The impact of social media use on appearance anxiety among college students —the chain mediating effect of upward social comparison and envy

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Mind & Mental Health Switzerland

BackgroundThe widespread adoption of digital media has reshaped young people’s aesthetic experiences. The abundance of idealized and digitally enhanced appearance-related content on social media has made appearance anxiety increasingly prevalent among university students. However, the psychological pathways linking social media use to appearance anxiety require systematic examination. This study…

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