Date of Graduation
12-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Human Nutrition and Hospitality Innovation
Advisor/Mentor
Way, Kelly A.
Committee Member/Reader
Bailey, Mechelle
Committee Member/Second Reader
Buckley, Nancy
Abstract
Social media use is increasing among young adults with an average use of over four hours per day. The validity of dietary content on social media is questionable and can cause impacts on several factors. This research focused on exploring how female college students' social media use impacts their nutrition knowledge, diet choices, and body image. Through the use of a survey, 332 participants completed this research. It was found that social media can cause changes in body image, both positive and negative. Additionally, the results showed that social media impacted the participants’ dietary decisions. It was also found that many women were able to identify misinformation on social media.
Keywords
nutrition; social media; female; the University of Arkansas; body image; food choices
Citation
McClanahan, K. (2024). Influences of Social Media on Nutrition Perceptions and Body Image Among Female College Students: A study of Health Impacts and Behavioral Responses. Human Nutrition and Hospitality Management Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/hnhiuht/35
