What role does mass media, including social media, play in the development of eating disorders and body image issues?

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Mass media perpetuates unrealistic beauty standards through thin and muscular ideals that contribute to eating disorders and negative body image.

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Mass media primarily provides educational content that promotes positive body image and helps prevent eating disorders.

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Mass media messages about body standards and ideals can subtly impact body image and eating behaviour.

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Mass media has no significant impact on eating disorders or body image.

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