Body Image of Emerging Women as Seen From Intensity of Instagram Use

  • Dwi Septyawati Reinheizher Lobo(1*)
    University of Nusa Cendana
  • Mariana Dinah Ch. Lerik(2)
    University of Nusa Cendana
  • R Pasifikus Christa Wijaya(3)
    University of Nusa Cendana
    • (*) Corresponding Author
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35508/jhbs.v4i3.6797
Keywords: Keywords: body image, Instagram intensity, emerging adulthood

Abstract

Women in emerging adults get a strong influence on body image from a variety of sources in the environment, including Instagram as a social media. This study aims to find out the intensity of Instagram use on body image. This type of research is quantitative with a correlational approach. Research participants were 384 female Instagram users, aged 18-24 years (mean age of 22 years). Data collection using The Instagram Intensity Scale (Cronbach'= 0.883) consists of 3 dimensions, namely the dimensions of emotional connection, the number of followers, the duration of time you use Instagram, and Body Appreciation Scale 2 (Cronbach'=0.777). Data analysis using Spearman Rank. The results of the analysis showed a significant relationship between body image and the number of followers.

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Published
2022-09-16
How to Cite
Lobo, D., Lerik, M., & Wijaya, R. P. (2022). Body Image of Emerging Women as Seen From Intensity of Instagram Use. Journal of Health and Behavioral Science, 4(3), 422-429. https://doi.org/10.35508/jhbs.v4i3.6797
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Vol 4 No 3 (2022): September 2022
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