Social media leads to eating disorders and response strategies

Abstract

With the increasing convenience that social media provides for people, its negative effects are becoming more prominent. The issue of eating disorders caused by social media is becoming more apparent. This article reviews past research and finds that social media causes people to have eating disorders through inducing appearance anxiety and low self-esteem, among other factors. It has been found that effective ways to alleviate the negative impact of social media on eating disorders include improving media literacy, changing people's acceptance of appearance, developing positive body image, and planning social media content. Through this review, a theoretical foundation has been established for future efforts to improve the openness of social media and change its negative impact on people.