Regulatory Mechanisms in Biosystems (E-Journal - Dnipro National University)
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The experiences of individuals with body positive online social media content during recovery from disordered eating
No full textA dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY in COUNSELOR EDUCATION from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas.Disordered eating behaviors and experiences of body image disturbance continue to affect individuals in Westernized society. The widespread use of social media that has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic presents a platform where body image and eating concerns are constantly discussed. Body positive social media content exists as media where individuals often explore themes of positive body image, society’s influence on personal beliefs, and eating behaviors. Understanding the implications of body positive social media use during the disordered eating recovery process is important for counselors and individuals to increase positive behaviors. This study explored the experiences of individuals in recovery from disordered eating with body positive social media content on platforms such as Instagram™ and TikTok™. A total of six participants were interviewed for this hermeneutic phenomenological qualitative study. This study resulted in the identification of five themes and 11 subthemes. The themes and corresponding subthemes identified were as follows: social media as a safe space to explore recovery (subthemes -- (a) understanding the personal nature of recovery, (b) education on recovery), representation (subthemes—(a) everyday representation, (b) normalizing), intentionality in social media use (subthemes—(a) curating your feed, (b) social media for reinforcement), two sides of the same coin (subthemes—(a) negativity in “positive� spaces, (b) authentic BoPo vs. co-opted BoPo, (c) comparisons), and community (subthemes—(a) connection, (b) seeking support not found elsewhere). This study helped to identify what aspects of body positive social media use are both supportive and unhelpful during the recovery process for disordered eating behaviors. Implications for future research include exploring what factors contribute to positive and negative experiences of body positive social media use during recovery from disordered eating and analyzing the relationship between protective factors such as support systems, family experiences with disordered eating and dieting, and disordered eating history in relation to the efficacy of body positive social media content.Counseling & Educational PsychologyCollege of Education and Human Developmen
Blucher family, top row, L to R: Carl, Mary Ellen, Charles, Claude; bottom row, L to R: Claudia and Mary Julia in the back yard of the house on Carrizo St.
No full textBlucher family, top row, L to R: Carl, Mary Ellen, Charles, Claude; bottom row, L to R: Claudia and Mary Julia in the back yard of the house on Carrizo St