Interaction patterns on body size and health on Instagram and associated factors in nutrition students: an exploratory study

ABSTRACT Objective To identify interaction patterns on body size and health on Instagram and associated factors in nutrition students. Methods A total of 406 students (78% female) were included in this cross-sectional study. Instagram sociodemographic, academic and interaction data (Instagram time o...

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Published in:Revista de Nutrição 2021, Vol.34
Main Authors: FLAUZINO, Pabyle Alves, CARIOCA, Antonio Augusto Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
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NUTRITION & DIETETICS
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Summary:ABSTRACT Objective To identify interaction patterns on body size and health on Instagram and associated factors in nutrition students. Methods A total of 406 students (78% female) were included in this cross-sectional study. Instagram sociodemographic, academic and interaction data (Instagram time of use, exposure frequency to contents on body size and health, Instagram as a source of information and number of followers) were collected using a self-administered virtual questionnaire. A factor analysis by main component was used to derive the interaction patterns of Instagram as well as regression analyses to test the association of the patterns with the sociodemographic and academic factors. Results Three interaction patterns were observed on body size and health, named: “Fitness Pattern”; “Body Positivity Pattern” and “High Engagement Pattern”. Private Institutions’ Students who are on or have been on a diet and studying in the first semesters were associated with the “Fitness Pattern” (p
ISSN:1415-5273
1678-9865
1678-9865
DOI:10.1590/1678-9865202134e200314