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Social Media Use and Eating Concerns

By: Rachel Nannola The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine recently conducted a study about young adults’ use of social media and the effect it can have on eating disorders. Approximately 1,700 adults ages 19 through 32 filled out a social media questionnaire involving 11 of the most popular social media sites and their connection to eating disorders. The results from this study indicate a strong and consistent association between social media use and eating concerns. The participants that spent the most time on social media had a… Read More →