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A tool to measure the influence of social media on health behaviors: an exploratory study

Author:
Rethaber, Chloé; Mathieu, Clément; Fernandez de Grado, Gabriel; Offner, Damien
Publication:
BDJ Open
Year:
2026

Social media is deeply embedded in our daily lives, particularly among younger generations. In the field of health, these platforms are both promising tools for prevention and channels for misinformation. This study aimed to develop and validate an exploratory measurement tool to quantify the influence of social media on health-related behaviors across three dimensions: social, economic, physical.