| In this project, I examined the influence of active and negative selfie-related social media usage on disordered eating behaviors for college students in China Active selfie behaviors involve creating, editing, and posting selfies to receive feedback, while passive behaviors entail exposure to others’ selfies. I utilized the cross-sectional study design with a convenience sampling method. For the measurements, I used self-report questionnaires that assessed selfie behaviors, self-esteem, body esteem, and disordered eating behaviors. Results indicated significant associations between both active and passive selfie behaviors and disordered eating behaviors, supporting hypotheses positing such relationships. Notably, passive selfie behavior demonstrated a stronger and more significant association with disordered eating behaviors compared to active selfie behavior. Furthermore, exploratory factor analysis revealed a new factor of self-perception, enhancing our understanding of the complex interplay between selfie culture, social media use, and body image concerns. |
