Hashtag fitspiration: credibility screening and content analysis of Instagram fitness accounts

• Main Authors: Rachel G Curtis (Author), Ivanka Prichard (Author), Georgia Gosse (Author), Anna Stankevicius (Author), Carol A Maher (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Fitspiration is a social media phenomenon purported to inspire viewers to lead healthier lifestyles but can result in negative psychological outcomes such as body dissatisfaction. This study aimed to develop a tool to audit Instagram fitspiration accounts and screen for content t...