THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND BODY SHAMING ON SELF ESTEEM AMONGST ADOLESCENT

Annah, Itma and Heriteluna, Marselinus (2023) THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND BODY SHAMING ON SELF ESTEEM AMONGST ADOLESCENT. In: Proceeding of The 1st Polkesraya International Conference. Poltekkes Kemenkes Palangka Raya, Palangka Raya, pp. 1-16. ISBN 2987-8659

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Abstract

Purpose: Physical appearance is one of the first individual characteristics that other people notice and has an important impact on social interactions. People with negative thoughts and feelings about their bodies are more likely to have certain mental health conditions, such as eating disorders and depression. A negative body image can also lead to low self-esteem, which can affect many areas of life. Body image has become a major concern for many people, especially young people, a lot of time and money is spent every day thinking about and changing one's body appearance. Disturbed body image can lead to problems such as loss of appetite, anorexia nervosa, abnormal weight changes, sleep disturbances, mental disorders, slow responses and irrational guilt, all of which are public health problems. One of the factors that cause a decrease in body image, especially in adolescents, is the use of social media and exposure to body shaming from other parties. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was performed among 155 adolescents in a school-based setting. Physical Self Esteem, Media and Technology Usage and Attitudes and Body shaming were analyzed. The variables were all assessed with well-validated instruments Findings: For Media and Technology Usage and Attitudes variables, it was found that dependence on television (p = 0.033), internet (p = 0.027) and social media (0.029) had a relationship with negative body image of adolescents in SMAN 1 Palangka Raya City. And there is a relationship between the history of body shaming treatment with adolescent body image with a value of p = 0.031 <0.05 Limitation: The limitation of this study is that it is necessary to develop a more relevant variable questionnaire when used in Indonesia.

Contribution: This research can contribute to improving the quality of life and mental health for adolescents, and this research can be an initial study to develop appropriate interventions to improve adolescent self-esteem.

Keywords: Self esteem, social media, body shaming, adolescent

Item Type:	Prosiding Konferensi
Subjects:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111706 Epidemiology
Depositing User:	Itma Annah
Date Deposited:	04 Jul 2023 04:26
Last Modified:	04 Jul 2023 04:26
URI:	http://repo.polkesraya.ac.id/id/eprint/2803

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