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ArticleBrain and behavior2025

Exploring the Relationship Between Excessive Social Media Use and Eating Disorders Among Young Adults: Evidence From a Bangladesh-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Trisha Mallick, Md Hasan Al Banna, Tasnim Rahman Disu, Shammy Akter, Tareq Mahmud, Tasnima Akhter Tasin, Nargees Akter, Md Saiful Alam, Md Nazmul Hassan

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Trisha MallickDepartment of Environmental Sanitation, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4980-3573
Md Hasan Al BannaDepartment of Food Microbiology, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2164-3414
Tasnim Rahman DisuInstitute of Public Health Nutrition, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Shammy AkterDepartment of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh.
Tareq MahmudDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3088-1542
Tasnima Akhter TasinDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Bangladesh.
Nargees AkterDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8823-3826
Md Saiful AlamDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Bangladesh.
Md Nazmul HassanDepartment of Environmental Sanitation, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.

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Abstract

objectivesProblematic or addictive use of social media has been associated with psychological and health issues. The main objective of this study was to explore the relationship between Facebook addiction and eating disorders (EDs) among young adults in Bangladesh.

methodsWe conducted an online-based cross-sectional study among 550 young adults aged 18 to 27 in Bangladesh. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain the survey data. The survey tool consisted of three sections: (i) socio-demographic, behavioral, and social media use-related characteristics, (ii) assessment of Facebook addiction using Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale, and (iii) assessment of EDs risk using Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26, outcome variable). Scoring at or above 20 on the EAT-26 scale (total score ranges from 0 to 78) indicated an ED risk. Unadjusted and adjusted binary logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate the relationship outcome and explanatory variables.

resultsApproximately 38% of the study participants showed addiction to Facebook, whereas 23.6% were at risk of developing an ED. Multiple adjusted logistic regression models demonstrated that Facebook addiction was significantly associated with an increased risk of EDs (OR  =  1.784; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.154-2.760). Moreover, smoking habits, self-rated body mass index (BMI), and physical activity level showed a significant association with the risk of EDs.

conclusionsThese findings may help public health professionals and policymakers to take the initiative and develop strategies to overcome these addictive behaviors and promote healthy eating habits across the country.

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Behavior, AddictiveFeeding and Eating DisordersInternet Addiction DisorderSocial MediaAdolescentAdultBangladeshCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultBangladesheating disordersFacebook addictionyoung adults

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PMID40350702
PMCPMC12066805

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