Social Media Intensity Social Comparison and Adolescent Body Image

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10.2991/978-2-38476-589-8_4How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Body Image; Social Comparison; Adolescent Girls

Abstract

General Background: Adolescence is a developmental stage marked by significant physical and psychosocial changes, often accompanied by concerns about body image. Specific Background: Female adolescents are increasingly exposed to social media content presenting idealized body standards, alongside tendencies to engage in social comparison. Knowledge Gap: Prior studies have examined body image separately, yet limited research simultaneously investigates social media usage intensity and social comparison within a specific adolescent population. Aims: This study aims to examine the relationship of social media usage intensity and social comparison with body image among female adolescents at SMP Negeri 1 Wonoayu. Results: Using a quantitative correlational design with 294 respondents, multiple linear regression analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship between social media usage intensity and social comparison with body image (F = 28.41; p < 0.05), with an explanatory contribution of 16.3%. Social comparison demonstrated a stronger coefficient (B = 0.532) than social media usage intensity (B = 0.101). Novelty: This study provides empirical evidence highlighting the comparative role of psychological processes, particularly social comparison, alongside behavioral exposure to social media in shaping adolescent body image. Implications: The findings suggest the importance of addressing social comparison tendencies and regulating social media use to support healthier body image development among female adolescents.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Callista Amanda
AU  - Zaki Nur Fatmawati
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/06/18
TI  - Social Media Intensity Social Comparison and Adolescent Body Image
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Communication and Digital Multimedia 2025 (ICCDM 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 30
EP  - 45
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-589-8_4
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-589-8_4
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