Why social media 'fitspiration' can fail: Weight-inclusive fitness posts are more likely to motivate young women to exercise
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Social media content that positively represents body size, shape and weight diversity may help to address the negative psychological effects of ‘fitspiration’ that depicts narrow body standards.
Fitspiration Questionnaire PDF, PDF, Body Image
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Move over #thinspo - is #fitspo the new health danger?
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Fitness – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation – page 3
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Fitness – Notícias, Pesquisa e Análise – The Conversation – página 3
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Fitspo' culture can drive women to exercise solely to show off
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THE UGLY SIDE OF #FITSPO
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Mental health – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation – page 22
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Exercise – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation – page 6
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Health – Articles, Analysis, Comment – The Conversation – page 15
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THE UGLY SIDE OF #FITSPO
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How social media affects body image? - Guilt Free Mind
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Body image – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation – page 2
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PDF) “I aspire to look and feel healthy like the posts convey
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