New media facilitate adolescents' body dissatisfaction and eating disorders in Mainland China

Abstract

New media play a significant role in adolescents' body dissatisfaction and eating disorders in Mainland China, through shaping social standards, peers, and family dynamics. How to mitigate their adverse effects on adolescents, reduce body dissatisfaction, and prevent eating disorders is a significant social issue that demands serious consideration.

Keywords: Mainland China; body dissatisfaction; eating disorders; new media.