Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw January 2023 PMID 36454251

Female Users' TikTok Use and Body Image: Active Versus Passive Use and Social Comparison Processes.

Wenjing Pan, Zhe Mu, Zexuan Zhao, Zheng Tang

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Discussions reflect a balanced interest, with comments supporting the idea that passive TikTok use can harm body image, evidenced by phrases like 'proves social comparison is damaging.' Some posts analyze how active engagement might foster positivity, showing thoughtful engagement. The tone varies from supportive to analytical, highlighting the study’s relevance for mental health awareness and social media strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the study’s findings that passive TikTok use negatively impacts self-esteem, indicating general agreement with the research conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, with some exploring how different types of use influence body image, though others seem less engaged.

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Posts include reflections on the implications, with some referencing social comparison theories, indicating a reasonable level of depth.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the findings could influence how social media platforms and campaigns address body image issues, implying a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

This study explored how different ways of using TikTok—active versus passive—affect female users' self-esteem related to appearance and weight, finding that passive use tends to decrease self-esteem while active use can have a positive effect.
Researchers conducted an online survey with 7,750 women from China, measuring their TikTok behavior, social comparison tendencies, and body image perceptions such as appearance and weight esteem, along with their BMI and age.
The findings showed that social comparison during TikTok use mediates the relationship between how women engage with the app and their body image, highlighting the complex ways TikTok influences perceptions of body and appearance, which can inform campaigns aimed at promoting body acceptance.]

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