No Vain, No Gain: Does the social media trend of #Fitspiration promote health or vanity?

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dc.contributor.authorEastes, Baylee
dc.date.accessioned2021-07-16T19:14:45Z
dc.date.available2021-07-16T19:14:45Z
dc.date.created2020
dc.description2020 Celebration of Student Research and Creativity presentationen_US
dc.description.abstract“Fitspiration" is an online trend meant to inspire fitness and healthy living. However, previous research has shown that "fitspiration' websites emphasize physical appearance over health. A recent increase in 'fitspiration' accounts on social media provides a constant stream of images to millions of followers daily. This study examines 'fitspiration' accounts on the largest social media site, Instagram. Examining the top 20 posts using #Fitspiration, this research analyzed the messages conveyed, including an emphasis on thinness, appearance (versus health), and cultural ideals of sexuality and beauty. Findings suggest that social media continues to promote unhealthy images under the guise of fitness.en_US
dc.description.urihttps://youtu.be/BpNnP_t1ECMen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11216/3762
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherNorthern Kentucky Universityen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesCelebration of Student Research and Creativity;2020
dc.subjectHealthen_US
dc.subjectSocial mediaen_US
dc.subjectBeauty, Personalen_US
dc.titleNo Vain, No Gain: Does the social media trend of #Fitspiration promote health or vanity?en_US
dc.typePresentationen_US

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