Use of social networking sites and perception and intentions regarding body weight among adolescents
Summary Objective Social networking sites (SNSs) not only offer users an opportunity to link with others but also allow individuals to compare themselves with other users. However, the link between the use of SNSs and the dissatisfaction with body weight is largely unknown. We investigated the assoc...
Main Authors: | H. Sampasa‐Kanyinga, J.‐P. Chaput, H. A. Hamilton |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2016-03-01
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Series: | Obesity Science & Practice |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.26 |
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