Understanding adolescent girls’ thoughts and opinions on having social media influencers deliver body image and mental health support: A mixed-methods study

Overall, adolescent girls thought an influencer-driven approach could be helpful in improving their body image and mental health. Caveats included that the influencer must be trustworthy, relatable, and authentic, which could encompass self-disclosure related to their mental health.

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Digital Health
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2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251361340
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Understanding adolescent girls’ thoughts and opinions on having social media influencers deliver body image and mental health support: A mixed-methods study

Sharon Haywood, Nicole Paraskeva, Phillippa C. Diedrichs
Digital Health
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Understanding adolescent girls’ thoughts and opinions on having social media influencers deliver body image and mental health support: A mixed-methods study

Sharon Haywood, Nicole Paraskeva, Phillippa C. Diedrichs
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Abstract

Overall, adolescent girls thought an influencer-driven approach could be helpful in improving their body image and mental health. Caveats included that the influencer must be trustworthy, relatable, and authentic, which could encompass self-disclosure related to their mental health.

Digital HealthVol. 11
University of the West of England (GB)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 74%
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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