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INFLUENCE OF THE BODY-POSITIVE MOVEMENT ON YOUTH HABITS, EATING BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL PARTICIPATION

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Bianca Puntareli; Gabriella A. Di Capua , Carolina Jimenez
ยป doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.10.2024.273-295

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Introduction: The Body-Positive Movement is a movement that promotes the acceptance of different body types in social networks, challenging the prevailing stereotypical norms and ideals around physical appearance. As a result of its high diffusion and increasing reach in the population, knowing if there is a relationship between the BPM and people's daily life behaviors is a challenge. Objective: To determine the influence of the movement on the habits, eating behavior and social participation of its followers considering a human occupation perspective. Methodology: Analytical cross-sectional study. A survey was designed to assess the extent to which the modifications introduced in habits, eating behavior and social participation can be influenced by the movement. The survey was answered by 113 followers, residents of Chile, who were called through social networks from May to August 2023. The association of the influence of the BPM on the modification of habits, eating behaviors and social participation was determined by means of Fisher's exact test (95% CI, p< 0.05). Results: Instagram was positioned as the largest social network for dissemination and promotion of the movement. Most of its followers are regular connoisseurs and perceive it positively. The movement's influence was associated with the acquisition of healthy eating behaviors and habits but had no influence on aspects of social participation. Conclusion: BPM can be an effective tool to promote self-perception, body acceptance and improve people's relationship with food and physical activity

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