Jul 2026· STADIUM - Hungarian Journal of Sport Sciences· Vol 9· 0 citations· 1 references
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Background: One key factor influencing weight management in adolescents and young adults appears to be social media (SM). Understanding how social networks affect health behavior has gained attention in recent years. This study aimed to investigate the role that social media plays in weight management among university students in Slovakia. Methods: A questionnaire survey (Social media use questionnaire, Figure Rating Scale 2, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire) was used to conduct this research. The sample comprised 313 university students from Slovakia (115 males, 198 females). Results: We found that students who want to change their body type do not engage in more physical activity. Similarly, fitness-related content on social media does not increase the frequency of physical activity. We found that women who want to change their body type tend to compare their bodies with their peers on SM at a significantly higher rate. Conclusion: Future research should focus on different SM platforms and the expertise of individual fitness influencers.
Background: Social media use has become increasingly prevalent among college students, raising questions about its relationship with physical activity and emotion regulation. However, evidence regarding these relationships remains inconsistent, and the potential moderating role of emotion-regulation strategies is not w...
Rania Azzahra Nur Imani, Miftakhul Jannah· Edu Sportivo Indonesian Jour...· 0 citations
Purpose: This research aimed to investigate the interplay between social media use duration, dietary patterns, and appearance awareness among university students.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional investigation included 356 university students registered at Nigde Omer Halisdemir University for the 2023–2024 ac...
Elif Gökçe İnbaşı, Nihan Çakır Biçer, Kübra Nur Şencan et al.· Ahi evran medical journal· 0 citations
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The widespread use of social media among university students has raised concerns regarding its impact on psychological and physiological well-being. This study investigates the relationships between social media usage, Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), and sleep quality, with a particular focus on the mediating and moderatin...
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