Projects at Fordham University

My Digital Culture term project focused on researching the fitness and nutrition culture on social media, primarily Instagram and TikTok, and the effects on our physical and mental health. We surveyed our peers as well as finding research on the notable creators, underlying feelings, danger of promoting toxic behaviors, benefits, and how brands profit off of this culture. We found this culture has lots of positive content that inspires and uplifts viewers to become their healthiest selves, but there are also a lot of dangers lurking. Going forward, we need to be more conscious of the content we are consuming and how it affects us mentally, in the fitness and nutrition culture and all over social media. As creators, I hope we can create content that showcases self love and appreciation for our bodies and health.