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Journal of Negative and No Positive Results
versão On-line ISSN 2529-850X
Resumo
OJEDA-MARTIN, Álvaro; LOPEZ-MORALES, Mª del Pilar; JAUREGUI-LOBERA, Ignacio e HERRERO-MARTIN, Griselda. Use of social networks and risk of suffering from TCA in young people. JONNPR [online]. 2021, vol.6, n.10, pp.1289-1307. Epub 23-Jan-2023. ISSN 2529-850X. https://dx.doi.org/10.19230/jonnpr.4322.
Aim.
The following research tries to verify if there is a relationship between the use of social networks and the risk of developing an Eating Disorder in young people.
Method.
The design was relacional transversal. 108 young people between the ages of 18 and 30 were surveyed online and anonymously. The survey was composed of the Eating Attitudes Test-26 instrument and questions elaborated by the researchers on the use of social networks and health.
Results.
The results showed a significant relationship between the frequency of use of social networks and have a negative experience in the use of them, with the risk of suffering from an Eating Disorder.
Conclusions.
After this research we can conclude that the use of social networks can be a risk factor for the development of an Eating Disorder, although more research is necessary.
Palavras-chave : Social networking; Eatings disorders; Youth.