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Investigating the Relationship Between Social Media Use and Body Image Disturbance in Breast Cancer Survivors: The Role of Self-Compassion
Yeyrek, Melika (2024) Investigating the Relationship Between Social Media Use and Body Image Disturbance in Breast Cancer Survivors: The Role of Self-Compassion.
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Abstract: | This study aims to investigate the potentially moderating role of self-compassion on the relationship between social media use and body image disturbance in breast cancer survivors. Previous research has demonstrated the negative impact social media can have on body image, while self-compassion may have a protective effect. However, research on social media use and health outcomes, particularly in breast cancer survivors, is limited. Thus, this paper addresses this topic. This cross-sectional survey study integrated 113 breast cancer survivors who completed standardized questionnaires, including the Body Image Scale (BIS), the Self-compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF), and self-formulated questions regarding social media use. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling on social media and snowball sampling. Self-compassion did not moderate the relationship between social media use and body image disturbance. Findings suggest that self-compassion is linked to body image disturbance in survivors, but social media use does not significantly impact this relationship. The collective significance of the model and explained variance reveals the need for further exploration of the variables and possible other predictors. |
Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
Subject: | 77 psychology |
Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100215 |
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