Investigating the relation between social media, dating app use and body image dimensions: A cross‐country study

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how social media and dating app usage relate to body image among young men across different countries.
• Conducted a cross-country analysis on social media and dating app usage
• Assessed body image dimensions and related indicators
• Collected data focusing especially on young male demographics
• Increased social media use correlates with poorer body image
• Higher dating app engagement is linked to negative body image indicators
• Findings emphasize significant cross-country variations in these associations