September 18, 2025Open Access

Social Media Use and Food Addiction on Depression and Body Mass Index in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional study reveals links between social media use, food addiction, and depression in university students, suggesting mental health risks.

Higher depression and food addiction scores are observed among university students using specific platforms like TikTok.
Individuals with severe food addiction showed significantly higher Beck Depression Inventory scores and body mass index.
The study finds significant associations between social media use, food addiction, depression, and body mass index among university students.
Gender and body mass index influence the risk of depression, highlighting the need for integrated health interventions.

ALTAN et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study reveals links between social media use, food addiction, and depression in university students, suggesting mental health risks.