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Social media is rapidly changing the way we view the world and live our lives, serving as an online space for connection, creative expression, and inspiration. However, the ever-evolving world of photo editing apps combined with popular health and fitness content on social media sites can be a dangerous combination for young women’s self esteem and body image. This thesis defense explores the ways in which young women are influenced by content that they interact with online. The goal of this project was to provide a general analysis of how fitness and diet-promoting culture on Instagram is affecting young women’s behaviors and perceptions of themselves with an emphasis on the local ASU community. A literature review was conducted as well as an informal survey in order to collect data on the topic and formulate suggestions for alleviating these issues.
It is estimated that about one in six children aged 3 to 7 have one or more developmental disabilities (DD) in the United States. These conditions can include ADHD, cerebral palsy, Autism spectrum disorder, vision impairment, hearing loss, learning/intellectual disabilities, and other developmental delays. Many children with developmental disabilities are also at a higher risk of being undernourished or lacking nutrition. Inadequate nutrient intake, feeding problems/disorders, and motor dysfunctions associated with DD are often related to poor nutritional status. However, there are many other social factors, that are often overlooked, which can contribute to the overall poor nutritional status of children with developmental disabilities. This thesis aimed to take a holistic look at the physical, environmental, and social determinants of health that affect the nutritional status and mealtime success of children with developmental disabilities using an intersectional approach. The research also includes a synthesis of interviews collected from parents of children with DD, social workers, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists in order to survey what challenges children with developmental disabilities face during mealtime, nutritional challenges from parents/professionals, and assessment of nutritional programs available in the community.