1st Student's Major
Health Science, Psychology
1st Student's College
Humanities and Social Sciences
Students' Professional Biography
Born and raised in Roseville, Minnesota, which is about 10 minutes Northeast of the Twin Cities. Psychology major with an Applied Health Science minor, hoping to pursue a career in clinical therapy!
Mentor's Name
Geoffrey McKinley
Mentor's Email Address
geoffrey.mckinley@mnsu.edu
Mentor's Department
Psychology
Mentor's College
Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
Prior research has demonstrated that certain social media content consumed can create unrealistic expectations of themselves; however, some hypothesize that social media provides empowering and supportive spaces. Unfortunately, many studies rely on cross-sectional data, limiting the ability to infer causality. This study looked at one of the most-used social media platforms by teens in the United States, TikTok. For this study, it was predicted that viewing “body check” videos would negatively affect body image. If significant, we could try and restrict those videos from being posted. The findings supported the hypothesis, but not significantly. However, there were quite a few limitations, with the number of participants being the main one. The participants were recruited college students.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, G. (2025). What we watch on social media makes an impact. Journal of Undergraduate Research, 25(1), 99-107. https://doi.org/10.56816/2378-6949.1236
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