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Impact of COVID-19 Social Media Content on Body Image: Quarantine Diet Content

One particular hashtag that trended during COVID-19 quarantine was 'Quarantine 15', a reference to weight put on during quarantine. These post emphasized dieting and thinness and often used stigmatizing language about weight. Some posts expressed disgust at their lack of self control and laziness that led to weight gain during quarantine. Others stressed the importance of dieting and exercise to maintain low weight. Such videos could have potential have had a negative impact on individuals already experiencing anxieties due to the uncertain time, especially young women.

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Updated 2023-09-10

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