Maternal Modeling Online

This study explored the dynamics of mother/daughter dyads on social networking sites (SNSs). 40 completed online surveys. Predictor variables included overall SNS use, photo activities, and interaction activities. Outcome Rosenberg self-esteem scale (RSES), body shape satisfaction (BSSS), sociocultural attitudes towards appearance questionnaire-4 (SATAQ-4), children's eating attitude test (ChEAT)/the (EAT-26), physical activity. A pooled regression actor-partner interdependence model was used. Notably, daughter partner effects: Overall use RSES (t = -2.28), BSSS -2.50), SATAQ-4 4.47), EAT-26/ChEAT 4.59), activities 4.03), 3.92), 2.46), -3.83) were significant (p<.05); suggesting mothers need to foster positive behavior.