RT Book,_Section
T1 Mass Media, Social Networks, and Eating Disorders: Image, Perfection, and Death
A1 Labora González, Juan José
A2 Jaúregui-Lobera, Ignacio
A2 Martínez-Quiñones, José Vicente
K1 Eating Disorders
K1 Mass Media
K1 Image
K1 Social Networks
K1 Identity
AB Eating disorders are complex and have multiple causes, which may be genetic, biological, or psychological. Social factors are also relevant. In today’s societies, mass media and social networks play a fundamental role, acting as risk factors for eating disorders. This chapter analyzes the concept of image, differentiating between certain concepts such as reality, perception, and image. Image and self-image are difficult to differentiate and do not always coincide with the body object; one’s self-image may deteriorate to the point that it no longer coincides with the actual body. The mass media may serve as an instrument for the creation of reality. The images of women that are portrayed, especially in the media, tend to be based on sexist stereotypes that saturate social networks, video games, and movies. Currently, pro-ana and pro-mia websites promote identities based on unhealthy diets, exercise, and purgative practices. Therefore, pro-eating disorder socialization exists on Twitter and thinspiration image share is found on Instagram and other social networks.
PB Intechopen
SN 978-1-83769-410-5
YR 2024
FD 2024-01-07
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10347/38235
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10347/38235
LA eng
NO Labora González, J. J. (2024). Mass Media, Social Networks, and Eating Disorders: Image, Perfection, and Death. IntechOpen. In J. Jáuregui Lobera and, J. V. Martínez-Quiñones (Eds), Eating: Pathology and Causes (pp. 5-24). Intechopen. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.1002270
NO Xunta de Galicia
DS Minerva
RD 30 abr 2026