Pre-Teens, Social Media, And Body Image: The Role Of Physical Education.
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https://doi.org/10.32043/jimtlt.v4i1.148Parole chiave:
studio cross-sectional, preadolescenti, socialnetwork, immagine corporea, educazione fisicaAbstract
Pre-teens are increasingly using social media, impacting their body image and decreasing physical activity. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok, heavily focused on visuals, might distort their body perception due to constant exposure to external influences. To counteract those negative effects, recent studies showed that physical education (PE) classes might play a crucial role in promoting healthy and active lifestyles. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the correlation between the perception of body shape and the intensity of PE classes, according to the daily usage of social media platforms among 2378 Italian pre-teens. Two self-administered questionnaires were used to investigate social media use, perception of body shapes, and intensity of PE classes. A statistically significant correlation between perceived body image and PE intensity was found for males using mainly TikTok and Instagram. It also emerged that PE may have a positive impact on students' bodies. Thus, teachers should incorporate the use of social media platforms in their classes to encourage reflection on the use of technology, promote physical literacy, and improve pre-teens’ relationship with their bodies
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