Dukungan Sosial Online dan Body Image Remaja di Instagram
Abstract
Abstract. The phenomenon of social media has become an integral part of teenagers' lives, particularly in Bandung, with significant potential to influence body image and psychological well-being. This study aims to uncover the relationship between online social support and body image among teenagers. Using a quantitative approach and correlational design, 150 teenagers aged 15–18 years who are active social media users in Bandung participated as respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires measuring aspects of online social support and body image and analyzed using SEM-PLS. The results show that most teenagers have a positive body image (73.3%), while online social support is categorized as low (73.3%). Statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between online social support and body image (p < 0.05), with online social support explaining 76.1% of the variation in body image. These findings emphasize the importance of fostering a supportive digital environment to enhance teenagers’ self-acceptance. Positive online social support, such as encouraging comments or likes, can strengthen a healthy body image, while negative interactions tend to diminish positive body perceptions.
Abstrak. Fenomena media sosial telah menjadi bagian integral dalam kehidupan remaja, terutama di Kota Bandung, dengan potensi pengaruh besar terhadap body image dan kesejahteraan psikologis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap hubungan antara dukungan sosial online dengan body image pada remaja. Dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan desain korelasional, sebanyak 150 remaja berusia 15–18 tahun yang aktif menggunakan media sosial di Kota Bandung menjadi responden. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner yang mengukur aspek dukungan sosial online dan body image, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan SEM-PLS. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar remaja memiliki tingkat body image positif (73,3%), sementara dukungan sosial online berada pada kategori rendah (73,3%). Analisis statistik mengungkap hubungan signifikan antara dukungan sosial online dengan body image (p < 0,05), dengan variabel dukungan sosial online menjelaskan 76,1% variasi pada body image. Temuan ini menegaskan pentingnya menciptakan lingkungan digital yang suportif untuk meningkatkan penerimaan diri remaja. Dukungan sosial online yang positif, seperti komentar atau like, dapat memperkuat body image yang sehat, sedangkan interaksi negatif cenderung menurunkan persepsi positif terhadap tubuh.
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