Fitspiration and thinspiration: a comparison across three social networking sites
Abstract Background Fitspiration, or images and text promoting health and fitness, and thinspiration, or images and text promoting thinness, have both received criticism for their negative effects on body image and dieting behaviors. In this study, we critically examined and compared the content of...
Main Authors: | Angela S. Alberga, Samantha J. Withnell, Kristin M. von Ranson |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Eating Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40337-018-0227-x |
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