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res:
  bibo_abstract:
  - |-
    <jats:title>Abstract</jats:title>
                      <jats:p>Social media is integral to adolescents’ daily lives and plays an important role in their health- and fitness-related behavior, particularly through trends such as #fitspiration, a portmanteau of “fit” and “inspiration.” This trend has become a prominent aspect of adolescents’ fitness culture. Empirical studies demonstrate that while #fitspiration holds the potential to motivate adolescents to be physically active, it also perpetuates gender-stereotyped, predominantly White, ableist, and normative body ideals associated with fitness and an idealized weight. This trend can be linked to an increased risk of body image concerns or disordered eating among adolescents. Understanding adolescents’ engagement with fitspiration content is crucial for tailoring health and media literacy education within physical education. Therefore, a systematic review of qualitative and quantitative studies was conducted. A search of five electronic databases yielded 312 abstracts, of which 12 met the inclusion criteria. The analysis of the selected studies was based on thematic analysis and included both primary and secondary data. Seven analytical themes emerged: (1) 37–56% of adolescents actively engage with fitspiration content on social media; (2) it fulfills their need for informal and accessible participation; (3) it fosters a sense of social connection; (4) they derive inspiration from peers and influencers; (5) they aspire to idealized body standards; (6) they seek quick solutions when dissatisfied with their bodies; and (7) a few become demotivated and critical when unable to achieve these ideals. Consequently, educators should balance the potential benefits with media literacy interventions to mitigate risks such as body image issues and eating disorders.</jats:p>@eng
  bibo_authorlist:
  - foaf_Person:
      foaf_givenName: Elke
      foaf_name: Grimminger-Seidensticker, Elke
      foaf_surname: Grimminger-Seidensticker
  - foaf_Person:
      foaf_givenName: Johanna
      foaf_name: Korte, Johanna
      foaf_surname: Korte
  bibo_doi: 10.1007/s12662-026-01107-7
  dct_date: 2026^xs_gYear
  dct_isPartOf:
  - http://id.crossref.org/issn/2509-3142
  - http://id.crossref.org/issn/2509-3150
  dct_language: eng
  dct_publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC@
  dct_title: 'Adolescents’ engagement with #fitspiration content—a systematic review
    of qualitative and quantitative studies and pedagogical implications for physical
    education Der Umgang von Jugendlichen mit Inhalten zu #fitspiration - Ein systematisches
    Review qualitativer und quantitativer Studien sowie pädagogische Implikationen
    für den Sportunterricht@'
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