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Body Positivity, Physical Health, and Emotional Well-Being Discourse on Social Media: Content Analysis of Lizzo’s Instagram

Body Positivity, Physical Health, and Emotional Well-Being Discourse on Social Media: Content Analysis of Lizzo’s Instagram

Past research shows that social media influencers and celebrities are incredibly powerful actors for influencing attitudes and behavioral intentions. In one lab study, for example, preadolescent boys preferred food products endorsed by sports celebrities more than food products endorsed by non-celebrities [63].

Stephanie L Albert, Rachel E Massar, Omni Cassidy, Kayla Fennelly, Melanie Jay, Philip M Massey, Marie A Bragg

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e60541

A SIMBA CoMICs Initiative to Cocreating and Disseminating Evidence-Based, Peer-Reviewed Short Videos on Social Media: Mixed Methods Prospective Study

A SIMBA CoMICs Initiative to Cocreating and Disseminating Evidence-Based, Peer-Reviewed Short Videos on Social Media: Mixed Methods Prospective Study

Management Diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Diagnostic criteria Symptoms Associated complications Risk factors Emotional well-being PCOS implications and associations: Impact on menstruation Impact on pregnancy and its likelihood The link between PCOS and thyroid Thyroid and pregnancy: Conception Effect of hypothyroidism Effect of hyperthyroidism Impact on infants Breastfeeding We recruited 38 content creators, mostly students (33/38, 87%), 2 people with 1 or more of the conditions, and 2 social media influencers

Maiar Elhariry, Kashish Malhotra, Kashish Goyal, Marco Bardus, SIMBA and CoMICs Team, Punith Kempegowda

JMIR Med Educ 2024;10:e52924

Popular Skin-of-Color Dermatology Social Media Hashtags on TikTok From 2021 to 2022: Content Analysis

Popular Skin-of-Color Dermatology Social Media Hashtags on TikTok From 2021 to 2022: Content Analysis

However, previous studies have established that nondermatologist influencers are prominent creators of dermatology-focused Tik Tok content, potentially disseminating dangerous misinformation [3]. Nevertheless, social media resources are particularly important to patients with skin of color (So C), as their health care providers may be unfamiliar with ethnic skin and hair [4].

Jeemin Kang, Mindy D Szeto, Lois Suh, Jadesola T Olayinka, Robert P Dellavalle

JMIR Dermatol 2024;7:e50408

Social Media Promotion of Health Tests With Potential for Overdiagnosis or Overuse: Protocol for a Content Analysis

Social Media Promotion of Health Tests With Potential for Overdiagnosis or Overuse: Protocol for a Content Analysis

Companies are also partnering with social media influencers [18]—individuals who amass large followings on social media and exert significant influence over their audience through engaging content [19]. While platforms themselves claim to regulate health information and misinformation, the current regulations around what can be promoted on social media are minimal [13]. Influencers may share health information to their audiences, even though they may not necessarily be qualified to give health information.

Brooke Nickel, Raffael Heiss, Patti Shih, Emma Grundtvig Gram, Tessa Copp, Melody Taba, Ray Moynihan, Joshua Zadro

JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e56899

Social Network Analysis of e-Cigarette–Related Social Media Influencers on Twitter/X: Observational Study

Social Network Analysis of e-Cigarette–Related Social Media Influencers on Twitter/X: Observational Study

To identify e-cigarette influencers on Twitter, we defined the following selection criteria based on previous studies [32-34]: (1) social media influencers must have at least 1000 followers, (2) the follower and following ratio for social media influencers must be at least 2:1, (3) social media e-cigarette influencers have posted at least 10 e-cigarette–related posts within the past year, and (4) social media e-cigarette influencers should have posted at least one promotional tweet related to e-cigarettes within

Runtao Zhou, Zidian Xie, Qihang Tang, Dongmei Li

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e53666

The Influence of Joe Wicks on Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Thematic, Location, and Social Network Analysis of X Data

The Influence of Joe Wicks on Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Thematic, Location, and Social Network Analysis of X Data

Heinze et al [17] describe SM influencers as individuals who influence behavior to a lesser or greater extent. They can be classed as micro, macro, meso, or mega influencers in terms of their scale of influence, number of followers, and characteristics. SM also enables people to interact from diverse geographical locations. It also provides the opportunity to learn about an audience through conversations. SM not only shapes lives but also influences professional environments [18,19].

Wasim Ahmed, Opeoluwa Aiyenitaju, Simon Chadwick, Mariann Hardey, Alex Fenton

J Med Internet Res 2024;26:e49921

Analysis of Dermatology Content by Top Influencers on Twitter and Their Academic Impact: Cross-Sectional Study

Analysis of Dermatology Content by Top Influencers on Twitter and Their Academic Impact: Cross-Sectional Study

Concerningly, popular dermatology social media content is often generated by prolific content creators known as “influencers,” not board-certified dermatologists or individuals with evidence-based training [2]. We, therefore, conducted an analysis of top dermatology accounts on Twitter, the content posted by these accounts, and their users’ academic productivity and impact.

Mindy D Szeto, Andrina V Mamo, Kevin Kamel, Jadesola T Olayinka, Payal M Patel, Austin Hamp, Jarett Anderson, Lori S Kim, Madeleine G Yemc, Torunn E Sivesind, Robert P Dellavalle

JMIR Dermatol 2023;6:e34742

Patient Influencers: The Next Frontier in Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Marketing

Patient Influencers: The Next Frontier in Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Marketing

Brands are not just selling products but entire lifestyles, employing social media influencers to build trust through authentic, curated content. Followers perceive influencers as being knowledgeable experts on specific topics, with relevant sources for information and support for their opinions and behaviors [42].

Erin Willis, Marjorie Delbaere

J Med Internet Res 2022;24(3):e29422

The Role of Providers and Influencers in the Use of Social Media as Solace for Psoriasis: Qualitative and Quantitative Study

The Role of Providers and Influencers in the Use of Social Media as Solace for Psoriasis: Qualitative and Quantitative Study

Influencers on social media may blur the lines on what is in fact evidence-based versus content that is driven by sponsorship from pharmaceutical companies or other products related to psoriasis. Although some of these profiles shared brand name products used during psoriasis flares, it was unclear whether they were sponsored by these companies, presenting the risk of conflicts of interest.

Sarin H Pakhdikian, Benjamin K P Woo

JMIR Dermatol 2021;4(2):e29904