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ArticleFuture science OA2026

Body shape concerns among Jordanian university students: prevalence, correlates, and association with social media use.

Hadeel Heilat, Shuja Mashagba, Mosab Said, Ronza Nemrawi, Fadi Alkhawaja, Eman Al-Refai, Mohammad AlElaimat, Saleh Bani Nassr, Dima Oudat

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Hadeel HeilatDepartment of Pediatric, Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine Division, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.ORCID 0009-0006-1217-4544
Shuja MashagbaFaculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Mosab SaidFaculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Ronza NemrawiFaculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Fadi AlkhawajaFaculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Eman Al-RefaiFaculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Mohammad AlElaimatFaculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Saleh Bani NassrFaculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Dima OudatFaculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.

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Abstract

backgroundBody shape concerns (BSC) and body dissatisfaction represent emerging public health issues, yet evidence from Middle Eastern contexts, including Jordan, remains limited. These concerns adversely affect psychological health and are shaped by sociocultural pressures and digital media exposure.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 418 undergraduate university students in Northern Jordan. Participants completed the Body Shape Questionnaire-8D (BSQ-8D) to assess BSC. Demographic, behavioral, and media use variables were analyzed to identify correlations.

resultsAmong 418 respondents (96% aged 17-24; 53% female), 73% reported no BSC. Higher levels of BSC were significantly associated with increased body mass index (BMI) (

conclusionsBSC among Jordanian university students is shaped by multiple psychosocial and behavioral factors, with BMI emerging as the strongest predictor. Findings underscore the need for culturally informed strategies addressing weight stigma, smoking, parental influences, and media engagement. Integrating BSC screening into routine healthcare may support early detection of at-risk groups.

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Body image dissatisfactionbody mass indexbody shape concernsJordansocial media useuniversity students

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