Feb 8, 2011

Facebook users more prone to developing eating disorders?

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-02/uoh-fum020711.php
The results of this new study showed that the more time girls spend on Facebook, the more they suffered conditions of bulimia, anorexia, physical dissatisfaction, negative physical self-image, negative approach to eating and more of an urge to be on a weight-loss diet. Extensive online exposure to fashion and music content showed similar tendencies, but manifested in fewer types of eating disorders.
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