ERIC Number: EJ1224205
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Aug
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0739-9863
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A Conceptual Framework Exploring Social Media, Eating Disorders, and Body Dissatisfaction among Latina Adolescents
Opara, Ijeoma; Santos, Noemy
Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, v41 n3 p363-377 Aug 2019
The purpose of this review is to propose a conceptual framework using objectification theory and intersectionality theory to examine social media's influence on body image and its effect on eating disorder predictors among Latina adolescents. To examine and explore how these effects from social media usage can result in mental health disparities that affect this group, emphasis was placed on how Latina ethnic identity mediates body image. Implications for clinicians and researchers include using strengths-based and culturally specific approaches as protective factors for Latina adolescents to strengthen ethnic identity.
Descriptors: Social Media, Hispanic Americans, Adolescents, Eating Habits, Females, Negative Attitudes, Adolescent Attitudes, Self Concept, Ethnicity, At Risk Persons, Self Esteem, Human Body, Body Weight, Predictor Variables
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (DHHS/PHS)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 5T32DA07233