@article{article_1596028, title={Relationship between social comparison and body image in pregnant women using Instagram}, journal={Anatolian Journal of Health Research}, volume={6}, pages={116–122}, year={2025}, DOI={10.61534/anatoljhr.1596028}, author={Kıyak, Sibel and Korkmaz, Zeynep Nur and Kozan, Melek and Keçeci, Ümran and Bostan, Bahar}, keywords={body image, nurse, pregnancy, social media}, abstract={Aim: This study aimed to examine the relationship between social comparisons and body image among pregnant women who use Instagram. Method: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted in the obstetrics clinic of a medical faculty hospital between May and June 2024. A total of 238 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Data were collected using a Participant Information Form, the Body Image in Pregnancy Scale (BIPS), and the Social Comparison on Instagram Scale (SCIS). Results: Pregnant women reported a moderate level of negative body image perception (91.37±14.01). The downward social comparison score of pregnant women (i.e., comparison with others who are in a worse situation) (7.99±4.29) was higher than the upward social comparison score (i.e., comparison with others who are in a better situation) (5.38±2.85). The subdimensions of the BIPS were associated with social comparison scores (p <0.05). No statistically significant difference was found between the total BIPS score and sociodemographic variables or Instagram usage-related variables (p>0.05). However, social comparison scores differed significantly by pregnancy status (p=0.013), weight gain during pregnancy (p=0.004), income level (p=0.023), and frequency of liking or commenting on Instagram posts (p <0.001). Conclusion: A significant relationship was found between social comparisons and body image among pregnant women using Instagram. It was also determined that social comparison scores varied according to sociodemographic factors and Instagram usage habits. The study results can guide nurses in helping pregnant women manage effects of social comparison and Instagram use on body image.}, number={2}, publisher={Tuba UÇAR}, organization={This study has been supported within the scope of the 2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Program, conducted by the TUBİTAK Scientific and Human Research Support Programs Presidency (BİDEB) for the second term of 2023 (Project support no:1919B012322288).}