IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON EATING HABITS AND EXERCISING BEHAVIOR

Abstract

This study was conducted to explore the association present between use of social media with different eating habits and exercising behaviors. The study has two hypotheses stating to see the impact of social media on eating habits and impact of social media on exercising behaviors. It was tested by a convenient sample of N= 250 participants, consisting of 70 males, 179 females and 1 preferred not to say, ranging from 17 to 33 years of age, from diverse educational backgrounds.  Data collection was collected using correlational quantitative survey design via an online quantitative measure consisting of Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale having 6 items, Godin Leisure-Time Questionnaire consisting of 2 items and Adult Eating Behavior Questionnaire having 35 items. The analysis of data was done using Statistical Package of Social Sciences SPSS 24, running a t-test revealed that there is no significant relationship existing between the impact of social media on either eating habits or exercising behaviors.