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The Culture of Narcissism: A Philosophical Analysis of “Fitspiration” and the Objectified Self

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research
Volume 94 (2022): Issue 1 (March 2022)
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|Mar 2022

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2022-0005 | Journal eISSN: 1899-4849 | Journal ISSN: 2081-2221
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Language: English
Page range: 46 - 55
Submitted on: Apr 27, 2021
Accepted on: Jan 13, 2022
Published on: Mar 17, 2022
Published by: Sciendo
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 times per year
Keywords:
Fitness,
fitspiration,
social media,
narcissism,
Baudrillard
Related subjects:
Cultural studies,
General cultural studies,
Business and economics,
Business management,
Industries,
Sports,
Sports and recreation,
Physical education,
Sociology of sports

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