HUBUNGAN INTENSITAS PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL DAN POLA MAKAN DENGAN STATUS GIZI BERDASARKAN INDEKS MASSA TUBUH (IMT) PADA REMAJA PUTRI DI ASRAMA PUTRI UNIVERSITAS AISYAH PRINGSEWU

Abstract

Adolescent girls are a group vulnerable to nutritional issues. The growth of social media can influence eating behavior through exposure to food-related content, while dietary patterns and food diversity play an important role in meeting nutritional needs. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the intensity of social media usage, dietary patterns, and food diversity with nutritional status based on Body Mass Index (BMI) among adolescent girls at the Aisyah University Pringsewu Female Dormitory. This study employed a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach and was conducted in July 2026. The sample consisted of 78 respondents. Data on social media usage intensity, dietary patterns, and food diversity were obtained through questionnaires, while nutritional status was determined through measurements of body weight and height. Data analysis was performed using the Gamma test. The results showed that the majority of respondents had a moderate level of social media usage intensity, with 62 respondents (79.5%), while 71 respondents (91.0%) each were categorized as having diverse dietary patterns and diverse food diversity. There was no significant relationship between social media usage intensity and nutritional status based on BMI (p=0.158; Gamma=-0.317). However, significant relationships were found between dietary patterns and nutritional status (p=0.022; Gamma=0.805) and between food diversity and nutritional status (p=0.022; Gamma=0.805). It can be concluded that social media usage intensity was not significantly related to nutritional status, whereas dietary patterns and food diversity were significantly related to the nutritional status of adolescent girls. Dormitory management is encouraged to increase menu variety, particularly regarding side dishes, vegetables, and fruits, and to provide periodic nutrition education. Students are encouraged to adopt diverse and nutritionally balanced diets and to use social media more wisely. Future researchers are advised to include additional variables such as physical activity, sleep quality, stress levels, nutritional knowledge, and nutrient intake.