The body dissatisfaction role in the adoption of compulsive healthy eating behaviors

Maria Inês Sousa, Susana Costa e Silva, Maher Georges Elmashhara

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Instagram use, fitness and health-related content, internalization, social comparisons, perfectionist, and obsessive-compulsive personality traits on body dissatisfaction and Orthorexia Nervosa. Moreover, the study discusses the differences among Portuguese and Brazilian societies to underline the potential role of cultural dimensions. A survey-based study with a sample of 238 respondents has been developed to test the proposed model, using the structural equation modelling. The data analysis shows that the main factors that influence body dissatisfaction and Orthorexia Nervosa are the internalization of beauty ideals, social comparisons (both upward and downward) and perfectionism. Body dissatisfaction mediates the path from internalization, upward and downward comparisons and perfectionism from one side and Orthorexia Nervosa on the other side. Finally, results from Portuguese and Brazilian samples were similar revealing no significant role of cultural differences. Based on the findings, the study concludes with discussing the theoretical contributions and providing actionable managerial implications.
Original languageEnglish
Pages1-21
Number of pages21
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jul 2022
EventXXI International Congress on Public and Nonprofit Marketing - Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal
Duration: 7 Jul 20228 Jul 2022

Conference

ConferenceXXI International Congress on Public and Nonprofit Marketing
Abbreviated titleIAPNM 2022
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityBraga
Period7/07/228/07/22

Keywords

  • Compulsive health eating behaviors
  • Body dissatisfaction
  • Orthorexia nervosa
  • Social media
  • Social comparisons
  • Fitness and healthy content

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