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Watching Minutes Of Fitness Videos On Social Media Is Enough To Make A Man Feel Insecure

Watching Minutes Of Fitness Videos On Social Media Is Enough To Make A Man Feel Insecure

It’s no secret that scrolling social media can have a negative impact on a woman’s body image. But what’s not as widely publicized is that it impacts men, too. A study published in the journal Body Image found that for young men in particular, watching just a few minutes of fitness content on socials can leave them feeling insecure, affecting their mental and emotional well-being. The TikTok content wasn’t just about watching guys lift in a gym, either. It was anything regarding body image, supplements, and overall fitness. Watching less than 3 minutes of fitness videos on social media is enough to make a man feel insecure. Natali Skripnikova | Shutterstock Based on the study’s findings, researchers found that young men scrolling through TikTok who spent less than 3 minutes watching fitness-focused videos felt much less satisfied with their body image. It’s not much different than women watching beauty content, but it speaks to the fact that comparison culture is wreaking havoc on the confidence of anyone who engages with social media, even if it’s …