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Are the Use and Addiction to Social Networks Associated with Disordered Eating Among Adolescents? Findings from the EHDLA Study.

Are the Use and Addiction to Social Networks Associated with Disordered Eating Among Adolescents? Findings from the EHDLA Study.

Authors :
López-Gil, José Francisco
Chen, Sitong
Jiménez-López, Estela
Abellán-Huerta, José
Herrera-Gutiérrez, Eva
Royo, Josefa María Panisello
Mesas, Arthur Eumann
Tárraga-López, Pedro J.
Source :
International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction; Dec2024, Vol. 22 Issue 6, p3775-3789, 15p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine whether the use and addiction of social networks are associated with disordered eating in Spanish adolescents. A cross-sectional study was carried out using data from the Eating Healthy and Daily Life Activities study. The final sample included 653 adolescents (44.0% boys). Social network use (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok) was evaluated by a single item scale with multiple response options. The Short Social Networks Addiction Scale-6 Symptoms was used to determine addiction to social networks. Disordered eating behaviors were assessed with the Sick, Control, One, Fat, Food scale. Adolescents with high social network use had greater odds of disordered eating (odds ratio [OR] = 1.88, 95% confidence intervals [CI] 1.17–3.02). Adolescents with high social network addictive behaviors also showed a higher likelihood of presenting disordered eating (OR = 2.04, 95% CI 1.34–3.12). Social network use and addiction must be considered factors related to disordered eating among adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15571874
Volume :
22
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
181829871
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-023-01081-3