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NCT Number: NCT06639048

Social Media and Eating Disorder Fear

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the relationship between social media use and fear of eating disorders in university students. The main question it aims to answer is:

Is there a relationship between social media use and eating disorder fears in university students?

University students will answer a questionnaire face to face, including questions about their social media usage habits, the impact of social media on eating behavior scale, and the fears of eating disorders scale.

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Key information

Conditions

Eating Disorder Behavior Behavior, Animal Eating Behavior Fear Feeding Behavior Feeding and Eating Disorders Mental Disorders Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive Social Media University Students

Age range

19 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

Ankara, Çubuk, 06760, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Using social media

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant or lactating individuals

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire

Behavioral

Questionnaire including demographic characteristics, social media usage habits, body weight, height, effects of social media on eating behavior scale and eating disorder fear questionnaire.

Primary outcomes

  1. Social media usage habits

    Time frame: Baseline

    number and percentage

  2. Eating Disorder Fear Questionnaire

    Time frame: Baseline

    The Eating Disorder Fear Questionnaire is a tool designed to measure individuals' fears related to eating disorders. The Turkish validity and reliability of the scale were conducted by Kahraman and Kerimler in 2021. The scale is in a 7-point Likert format, with a minimum score of 17 and a maximum score of 119. Higher scores on both the sub-dimensions and the overall scale indicate greater fears related to eating disorders.

  3. Effects of social media on eating behavior scale

    Time frame: Baseline

    The scale developed by Alev Keser consists of 18 items in a unidimensional 5-point Likert format (Never-1 point, Rarely-2 points, Sometimes-3 points, Often-4 points, Always-5 points). The scores obtained from the responses are summed, with a minimum score of 18 and a maximum score of 90. As the score increases, it indicates a greater influence of social media on eating behavior.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Demographic characteristics

    Time frame: Baseline

    number and percentage

  2. Body weight

    Time frame: Baseline

    Body weight in kg

  3. Height

    Time frame: Baseline

    Height in cm

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

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Registry information

Official study title

Is There a Relationship Between Individuals' Social Media Use and Their Fears of Eating Disorders?

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Oct 15, 2024
Registry last updated
Oct 15, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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