A study suggests that even short exposure to “pro-anorexia” content on TikTok can harm women’s mental health and body image satisfaction. The study found that watching just 8 minutes of videos glamorizing disordered eating behavior can negatively impact body image states and internalization of appearance ideals. Women who watched this content reported a decrease in body image satisfaction and an increase in internalization of beauty standards compared to those who watched neutral content. The researchers recommend stricter regulations on platforms like TikTok to prevent the development of disordered eating behaviors and body dissatisfaction among young women. The study did not explore the long-term effects of exposure to pro-anorexia content.
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Watching Even 8 Minutes Of TikTok Glamorizing Disordered Eating Harms Body Image, Study Finds
