Sculpting the ideal body: A narrative analysis of the body profile craze in South Korea using Honneth's pathologies of recognition

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The study reveals that the body sculpting craze distorts the purpose of exercise, leading to harmful social pressures.
Participants displayed an excessive desire to gain recognition as influencers, impacting their intrinsic motivation for fitness.
The narrative analysis of six individuals illustrates the pathologies of recognition inherent in social media culture.
This research emphasizes the need to reassess values surrounding body image and exercise for healthier societal norms.

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This narrative analysis uncovers distorted values in body sculpting on social media, indicating paths to re-evaluate fitness objectives.

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