Medicosphere
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): J Divers Med Res 2025

Healthy Social Media Practices in Preventing Body Dysmorphia Disorder: A Literature Review

Kembaren, Jordan Melias (Unknown)
Fahma, Hilmia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2025

Abstract

Background: Body Dysmorphic Disorder, also known as dysmorphia, is a psychiatric illness that can occur due to social media. This psychiatric illness causes a person to be very worried about their appearance, and often even think that their appearance is very bad. Objective: The purpose of this study is to describe a healthy way of social media to prevent Body Dysmorpich Disorder for its users.Methods: The method used is a literature review taken from several sources with a limit of 2019-2024. Results & Discussion: To prevent BDD, it is important to use social media in a healthy way. Steps that can be taken include limiting time on social media, following accounts that support body positivity, and engaging in real-world activities to boost self-confidence and distract from the pressures of social media. Conclusion: Healthy social media practices have been shown to prevent Body Dysmorphia Disorder in users.

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medicosphere

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Immunology & microbiology Mechanical Engineering Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health Social Sciences

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Journal of Diverse Medical Research is an open access and peerreviewed journal published every month by Faculty of Medicine Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur. This journal is a dissemination medium for research result from various areas in medical ...