Fitness self-presentations on social media and the impact of social support on physical activities.
J Health Psychol
; 29(11): 1281-1297, 2024 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-38384177
ABSTRACT
Social media serves as one of the primary outlets for self-presentation and receiving social support. Even when individuals portray themselves negatively, it might not necessarily be intended for social disapproval. Conversely, positive self-presentation doesn't always guarantee social support. This study examined the relationship between positive and negative fitness self-presentations on social media and the reception of supportive feedback. Additionally, it investigated how social support might influence individuals' self-efficacy, motivation, and participation in physical activities (PA). Participants were fitness app users recruited from a crowdsourcing internet marketplace who had shared their fitness experiences on social media. The results indicated that both types of self-presentation received social support presenters receiving more social support showed higher self-efficacy for PA. Moreover, fitness posters with higher self-efficacy in PA showed greater motivation for PA. This research suggests that fitness self-presentation allows users to receive social support, fostering confidence and motivation for engaging in PA.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Social Support
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Exercise
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Self Efficacy
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Social Media
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Motivation
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Health Psychol
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J. health psychol
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Journal of health psychology
Journal subject:
PSICOLOGIA
Year:
2024
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Article
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