Social Media Addiction and Compulsive Exercise Behaviors

Examining the Relationship Between Social Media Addiction and Compulsive Exercise Behaviors in University Students

This cross-sectional study investigates the association between social media addiction levels and compulsive exercise behaviors among university students aged 18-24. Using validated self-report instruments, the study explores how increasing digital media engagement relates to exercise patterns and dependency traits, offering insights into the psychological-behavioral dynamics of young adults in the digital age.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy adult
• Between 18-24 years of age
• Spending at least 4 hours a day on social media
• Voluntarily participating in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants must be under 18 and over 24 years of age,
• Surf social media for less than 4 hours a day,
• Have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder