Longhurst Phaedra, Woodworth Emily C, Cunha Isabel, Rodgers Rachel
School of Psychology and Sport Science, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK.
University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY, USA.
Body Image. 2024 Dec;51:101801. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101801. Epub 2024 Oct 22.
Accumulating research has supported the potential for body positivity content on Instagram to challenge predominant appearance ideals and promote a healthier body image. However, research in diverse groups is lacking - in particular, individuals with a disability have largely been neglected. Using #Disabled #BodyPositivity, this analysis examined the content of 623 body positive posts on Instagram. Posts were coded for body and appearance-attributes and themes relating to positive body image, appearance ideals, disability, and health. Posts were also examined for contradictory messaging (i.e., body positivity themes alongside the pursuit of appearance ideals). Results demonstrated an inclusion of diverse body and appearance-attributes, however, posts predominantly depicted young, White women. While only 45.06 % of posts contained at least one positive body image theme, our results identified positive themes specific to the disabled community, such as disability pride and activism. Besides the significant relationship between the presence of body positive themes and body and food shame, contradictory messaging was not found. Future research examining the effects of exposure to body positivity messaging on social media among those with a disability is warranted.
越来越多的研究支持了Instagram上的身体积极性内容有可能挑战主流的外表理想观念，并促进更健康的身体形象。然而，针对不同群体的研究还很缺乏——尤其是残疾人群体在很大程度上被忽视了。本分析使用#Disabled #BodyPositivity标签，对Instagram上623条身体积极性帖子的内容进行了研究。帖子根据身体和外表特征以及与积极身体形象、外表理想、残疾和健康相关的主题进行编码。还对帖子中相互矛盾的信息（即身体积极性主题与追求外表理想并存）进行了研究。结果表明，帖子包含了各种身体和外表特征，但主要描绘的是年轻白人女性。虽然只有45.06%的帖子包含至少一个积极身体形象主题，但我们的结果确定了残疾人群体特有的积极主题，如残疾自豪感和行动主义。除了身体积极性主题的存在与身体羞耻和饮食羞耻之间的显著关系外，未发现相互矛盾的信息。有必要开展进一步研究，探讨接触社交媒体上的身体积极性信息对残疾人群体的影响。
