Relação entre redes sociais e o surgimento de transtornos alimentares em adolescentes: uma revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

Objective: To investigate in the scientific literature the influence of social media on self-image and the development of eating disorders in adolescentes. Methods: This study refers to a bibliographic review, where searches for articles were carried out in the Pubmed, Scielo and Virtual Health Library databases, considering the last 10 years of publication (2012 to 2022). We used the following descriptors for searches: social media; eating disorders; Adolescents. From the reading of the studies in 3 stages, the main results of the studies were summarized in a table highlighting their relevant information. Results: After applying eligibility criteria, 5 cross-sectional studies and 1 case study were included. Analyzing the selected articles, the media negatively influenced the construction and perception of self-image, being an important contributor to the development of eating disorders. A dissatisfaction with their body images was found in adolescents, and that in most cases the cause was linked to the use of social networks. Conclusion: From the studies collected, this review demonstrated that social networks have influenced dissatisfaction and body image distortion in adolescents, directly impacting negatively on the progression of eating disorders, and on risk behaviors for eating disorders.