Exploring the Relationship Between Instagram Use and Self-Criticism, Self-Compassion, and Body Dissatisfaction in the Spanish Population: Observational Study

• DOI: 10.2196/51957
• Publication Date: 2024-03-23T12:10:42Z
• Authors: Andrea Varaona; Miguel Angel Alva...; Irene Serrano-Garcia; Marina Díaz-Marsá; Jeffrey C L Looi; Rosa M Molina-Ruiz
• Keywords: Preprint; Self-criticism; Self-Compassion

The widespread use of online social networks, particularly among the younger demographic, has catalyzed a growing interest in exploring their influence on users' psychological well-being. Instagram (Meta), visually oriented platform, garnered significant attention. Prior research consistently indicated that usage correlates with heightened levels perfectionism, body dissatisfaction, and diminished self-esteem. Perfectionism is closely linked to self-criticism, which entails an intense self-scrutiny often associated various psychopathologies. Conversely, self-compassion been reduced perfectionism stress, while fostering greater positive affect overall life satisfaction.