"I aspire to look and feel healthy like the posts convey": engagement with fitness inspiration on social media and perceptions of its influence on health and wellbeing

• Main Authors: Michelle Raggatt (Author), Cassandra J. C. Wright (Author), Elise Carrotte (Author), Rebecca Jenkinson (Author), Kate Mulgrew (Author), Ivanka Prichard (Author), Megan S. C. Lim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Fitspiration is a popular social media trend containing images, quotes and advice related to exercise and healthy eating. This study aimed to 1) describe the types of fitspiration content that users access and how they engage with content, 2) investigate the disordered eating and...