June 2017 PMID 28251592

Instagram use is linked to increased symptoms of orthorexia nervosa.

Pixie G Turner, Carmen E Lefevre

Mentions

195
Peak: 2 in Apr 2019
across 5 sources since Mar 2019

Extended reach

644,129
potential audience

Total likes

18,206

Video views

642,440

Mentions per month

Mar 2019 – Jul 2022

Where it's discussed

  • News165 articles
  • Facebook12 posts
  • X / Twitter8 posts
  • Blogs8 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions express strong concern about how exposure to fitness and healthy food images on social media correlates with disorders like orthorexia, supported by phrases like 'greater risk' and references to the DOI study. The tone varies from supportive and confirmatory to critical, especially when mentioning media influence and corporate responsibility, illustrating high engagement and perceived social impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the link between social media, especially Instagram, and negative mental health outcomes like orthorexia and body dysmorphia, showing general agreement on the issue's validity.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high interest, with several people sharing links, articles, and emphasizing the importance of the topic, which indicates genuine engagement with the research implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts debate corporate responsibility and the role of media, suggesting a deeper engagement with the societal and psychological factors involved.

ImpactHigh impact

Given that many discuss potential mental health consequences and urge readers to consider these findings, the discussions reflect a recognition of the significant influence these social discussions could have on awareness and behavior.

Top posts

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Berenice M. Román
@Bere_Rmn · X

Entre jóvenes el uso frecuente de instagram es algo común, sin embargo ver constantemente imágenes relacionadas a #fitness o #healthyfood, se asocia con mayor riesgo de padecer trastornos de la conducta alimentaria #tca, entre ellos ortorexia. DOI: 10.1007/s40519-017-0364-2

Sep 1, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 801 followers View post →
Melanie (Mel) Mariano
@melmarianoRN · X

@mjulia109 @kmciltr1 @VanessaBattist4 @grubblisam12 @JHUNursing Younger generations prefer telehealth, but also are can suffer from too much social media/technology. Studies show potential mental health (https://t.co/UqtjKdLq6M) and body dysmorphia (https://t.co/dnxjD144ns) for impressionable adolescents. #OrgLead21 #JHSON

Oct 20, 2021 · 1 like · 44 followers View post →
HN Bot
@TechTweetBot · X

Instagram use is linked to increased symptoms of orthorexia nervosa (2017) https://t.co/0O3YKl7aq0

Jan 1, 2022 · 258 followers View post →
deKuyper EduCentre
@deKuyperEduCent · X

"Left cheek poses garner more likes: the effect of pose orientation on Instagram engagement." or "Instagram use is linked to increased symptoms of orthorexia nervosa." - Pubmed retrieves as much as 20 publications on Instagram trending

Mar 28, 2019 · 238 followers View post →
Llámame Daen
@UnDaenMas · X

RT @nutriologa_bere: Entre jóvenes el uso frecuente de instagram es algo común, sin embargo ver constantemente imágenes relacionadas a #fit…

Sep 1, 2020 · 1 share · 150 followers View post →
Adriana Flores
@Adriana_fbt · X

@priscillabuenog Muy cierto, aquí un artículo bueno que habla de este fenómeno DOI 10.1007/s40519-017-0364-2

Oct 10, 2020 · 147 followers View post →

All mentions

HN Bot
@TechTweetBot · X

Instagram use is linked to increased symptoms of orthorexia nervosa (2017) https://t.co/0O3YKl7aq0

Jan 1, 2022 · 258 followers View post →
Melanie (Mel) Mariano
@melmarianoRN · X

@mjulia109 @kmciltr1 @VanessaBattist4 @grubblisam12 @JHUNursing Younger generations prefer telehealth, but also are can suffer from too much social media/technology. Studies show potential mental health (https://t.co/UqtjKdLq6M) and body dysmorphia (https://t.co/dnxjD144ns) for impressionable adolescents. #OrgLead21 #JHSON

Oct 20, 2021 · 1 like · 44 followers View post →
Adriana Flores
@Adriana_fbt · X

@priscillabuenog Muy cierto, aquí un artículo bueno que habla de este fenómeno DOI 10.1007/s40519-017-0364-2

Oct 10, 2020 · 147 followers View post →
Llámame Daen
@UnDaenMas · X

RT @nutriologa_bere: Entre jóvenes el uso frecuente de instagram es algo común, sin embargo ver constantemente imágenes relacionadas a #fit…

Sep 1, 2020 · 1 share · 150 followers View post →
Berenice M. Román
@Bere_Rmn · X

Entre jóvenes el uso frecuente de instagram es algo común, sin embargo ver constantemente imágenes relacionadas a #fitness o #healthyfood, se asocia con mayor riesgo de padecer trastornos de la conducta alimentaria #tca, entre ellos ortorexia. DOI: 10.1007/s40519-017-0364-2

Sep 1, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 801 followers View post →
Rose
@stopkimkardash1 · X

@Eng15Cf I agree it's a reflection on the company and that Kim was just there to make money but there are many scholarly articles that talk about comparison, celebrity superiority, and the role the media plays on self-esteem. here are links https://t.co/UTaMOyazgn https://t.co/t1vHjLiJ1q

Apr 26, 2019 · 24 followers View post →
Rose
@stopkimkardash1 · X

Everyone should read this article that I was reading the other day that talks about how social media can increase depression and disordered eating patterns. Like these are SERIOUS issues that need to be addressed. Here’s the link: …https://t.co/UTaMOyazgn …

Apr 24, 2019 · 24 followers View post →
deKuyper EduCentre
@deKuyperEduCent · X

"Left cheek poses garner more likes: the effect of pose orientation on Instagram engagement." or "Instagram use is linked to increased symptoms of orthorexia nervosa." - Pubmed retrieves as much as 20 publications on Instagram trending

Mar 28, 2019 · 238 followers View post →