Watching less than 10 minutes of TikTok videos containing pro-anorexia content led to decreased body image satisfaction and increased internalization of unrealistic beauty standards in women, according to a study by Charles Sturt University researchers.
Experts highlighted that harmful content on TikTok glorifying eating disorders is not effectively regulated by the platform's guidelines, bringing attention to the need for stricter measures to protect users from potential harm.
Concerns were raised by the study authors regarding the increased risk of developing disordered eating among young women exposed to pro-anorexia content on TikTok, emphasizing the significant negative impact even short durations of such content can have.
The study's findings point towards the urgent necessity for more stringent control over harmful content on social media platforms like TikTok to safeguard users' mental and physical well-being, particularly women vulnerable to negative body image influences.
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