Study Highlights TikTok's Impact on Young Women's Body Image

Just eight minutes of viewing weight loss content can significantly harm mental health, increasing the risk of disordered eating.

Research involved 273 female TikTok users aged 18 to 28.
Participants exposed to pro-anorexia content reported the greatest decrease in body image satisfaction.
Both experimental and control groups saw a decline in body image satisfaction after viewing TikTok content.
TikTok's algorithm often exposes users to harmful content without them seeking it out.
Experts call for stricter regulations on social media content to protect young users.