Advertising negative impacts.
Increased Consumption of Unhealthy Foods: Advertising, especially of junk food, has been linked to increased consumption of unhealthy foods, contributing to obesity and related health issues. (Source: Boyland, E. J., & Halford, J. C. G. (2013). Television advertising and branding. Effects on eating behaviour and food preferences in children. Appetite, 62, 236-241.)
Alcohol and Tobacco Use: Exposure to alcohol and tobacco advertising can increase the likelihood of usage, particularly among adolescents, leading to long-term health risks. (Source: Anderson, P., de Bruijn, A., Angus, K., Gordon, R., & Hastings, G. (2009). Impact of alcohol advertising and media exposure on adolescent alcohol use: a systematic review of longitudinal studies. Alcohol and Alcoholism, 44(3), 229-243.)
Body Image Issues: Advertising often promotes unrealistic beauty standards, contributing to body dissatisfaction and related mental health issues such as eating disorders. (Source: Tiggemann, M., & Slater, A. (2014). NetGirls: The Internet, Facebook, and body image concern in adolescent girls. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 47(6), 630-643.)
Increased Materialism: Advertising can foster materialism, leading to reduced well-being and increased stress and anxiety. (Source: Kasser, T., & Ryan, R. M. (1993). A dark side of the American dream: Correlates of financial success as a central life aspiration. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 65(2), 410.)
Sleep Disruption: Exposure to digital advertising, especially before bedtime, can disrupt sleep patterns, impacting overall health. (Source: Hale, L., & Guan, S. (2015). Screen time and sleep among school-aged children and adolescents: a systematic literature review. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 21, 50-58.)
Addictive Behaviors: Certain types of advertising, particularly for gambling and online gaming, can trigger or exacerbate addictive behaviors. (Source: Grant, J. E., & Kim, S. W. (2001). Demographic and clinical features of 131 adult pathological gamblers. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 62(12), 957-962.)
Mental Health Impacts: Persistent exposure to certain types of advertising can contribute to anxiety, depression, and decreased self-esteem. (Source: Pantic, I. (2014). Online social networking and mental health. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 17(10), 652-657.)
Influence on Children’s Behavior: Advertising can influence children’s behavior and preferences, leading to unhealthy lifestyle choices and behavioral problems. (Source: Zimmerman, F. J., & Bell, J. F. (2010). Associations of television content type and obesity in children. American Journal of Public Health, 100(2), 334-340.)
Consumer Safety Risks: Misleading or aggressive advertising can lead to the purchase of unsafe or inappropriate products, posing direct health risks. (Source: Wilcox, G. B., Gangadharbatla, H., & Kamal, S. (2007). Soft drink advertising and consumption in the United States: 1984–2007. International Journal of Advertising, 26(4), 521-539.)
Stress and Anxiety from Information Overload: The sheer volume and omnipresence of advertising can contribute to stress and anxiety, impacting mental well-being. (Source: Lee, E. J., & Lee, J. (2012). ‘Fear of Missing Out’ in social media: The relationship between the intensity of social media use and phubbing. Computers in Human Behavior, 29(4), A19-A26.)