The media is said to have an ever-growing influence on our lifestyles, shaping the habits we develop and how we perceive our physical capabilities. For example, online platforms can influence the types of fitness regimes and dietary supplements young people choose to adopt.
Claims have been made that social media is responsible for the increasing number of young people engaging in extreme, potentially hazardous muscle-remodeling lifestyles and developing muscle dysmorphia, affecting both young men and women.
Discuss the key issue for society of the effect of social media fitness culture on young people, using concepts, theories and/or research from learning theories. You must make reference to the context in your answer.
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