FSU psychologist Pamela Keel says that, “body image concerns are one of the most potent risk factors for the development of eating disorders.” After examining college students, Keel found a “consistent and direct” link between uploading photos on Instagram and negative self-image.
Those who uploaded photos had negative thoughts about weight and shape and higher anxiety levels. They also wanted to exercise more and eat less. “Just posting a photo, whether or not it’s edited, caused increases in body concerns,” says Keel. “But editing photos before posting caused an even greater increase in those concerns.”
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