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Examining The Effects Of A Week-Long Social Media Abstinence Intervention, Iweek, On General Well-Being, Mental Health, And Body Image Concerns In Latina College Students, Roberto Sagaribay
Examining The Effects Of A Week-Long Social Media Abstinence Intervention, Iweek, On General Well-Being, Mental Health, And Body Image Concerns In Latina College Students, Roberto Sagaribay
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Latina college students, on average, spend approximately 30 hours per week on social media, highlighting the pervasive influence of social media on their lives. While social media can facilitate interpersonal relationships, its impact on mental and physical health is evident in the literature. Problematic social media use has been associated with increased rates of depression, anxiety, and decreased life satisfaction. Additionally, exposure to idealized images on social media platforms often leads to lower body satisfaction, particularly among women. Social media may also influence eating behaviors through the abundance of food advertisements and contribute to sedentary behavior, as individuals spend significant …
Family Disruptions And Maternal Health In Covid Times, Donna Maldonado
Family Disruptions And Maternal Health In Covid Times, Donna Maldonado
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AbstractPrenatal and postpartum women of the border region of El Paso-Ciudad Juarez have been experiencing multiple forms of family disruption due to the twenty-month border closure in an attempt to contain the COVID pandemic, partners having to find jobs far away from home because of economic concerns, and fear of familial disruption due to the threat of deportation of partners or family members. The purpose of the study is to explore the perceived effects of these types of family disruptions and how they are shaping maternal health in COVID times. This project included the analysis of fifteen interviews with pregnant …