Investigating the Relationship Between Social Media Addiction, Body Image, and Physical Activity among University Students
Abstract
Objective: This study aims to examine the relationship between social media addiction, body image, and physical activity in university students. Material and Methods: A total of 301 undergraduate students (210 females and 91 males) participated in the study. The Social Media Addiction Scale-Student Form (SMAS-SF), Social Media Intensity Scale (SMIS), Body Appreciation Scale (BAS), and Physical Activity Scale-2 (PAS-2) were used as outcome measures. Results: In the comparison of the results by gender, the physical activity level of male students was found to be higher than that of female students (p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Physical Activity and Health
Health and Lifestyle Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 19–24
- Publication date
- 27 January 2026