Study Reveals TikTok's Impact on Women's Body Image

Exposure to pro-anorexia content on TikTok can harm body image and increase the risk of disordered eating, researchers find.

Researchers from Charles Sturt University surveyed 273 women aged 18-28 about their TikTok usage and body image.
Participants exposed to pro-anorexia content reported significant decreases in body image satisfaction.
The study highlights the role of TikTok's algorithm in promoting harmful content.
Researchers call for stricter regulations on TikTok to control the spread of disordered eating content.
TikTok has updated its guidelines but users still find ways to circumvent controls.