TRANSTORNO DISMÓRFICO CORPORAL:UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DO INSUSTENTÁVEL PESO DA BELEZA

Abstract

This article explores the relationship between social media use and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), contextualizing the increase in dissatisfaction with body image in an increasingly connected society. The objective was to understand the impact and influence of the search for beauty standards imposed by social media in relation to body dysmorphic disorder. The methodology used was an integrative literature review; the research was carried out through articles published in the last 10 years, in the PubMed, SciELO and Google Scholar databases; the search and selection path of the articles was arranged in an adapted flowchart. Four articles were included for the review and the results are presented in a summary table with the main elements of the studies. The discussion held understood that there is a strong correlation between the intensive use of social networks and the intensification of concerns about appearance, especially in relation to the face and belly. The discussions also revealed that the use of image-centered social media, such as Instagram and Snapchat, influences the perception of appearance, exacerbates comparative behaviors and fosters dysmorphic behaviors, and that constant exposure to idealized aesthetic standards and the use of filters and effects on published images contribute to increased body dissatisfaction with the consequent search for surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. It was concluded that social media significantly influences the intensification of BDD, impacting individuals’ quality of life in the areas of physical and emotional health and social and professional relationships.