Being bombarded with messages and images focusing on appearance and status is not new to this generation of young people. Indeed, decades of research demonstrate that exposure to narrow beauty ...

A study led by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has determined that the size and composition of our social support ...

Body image dissatisfaction and disordered eating are significant concerns among athletes, especially those competing in aesthetic, endurance, or weight-sensitive sports. While sport participation can ...

The Shocking Reality of Body Shaming Numbers The scale of body shaming is more extensive than most people realize. Studies suggest that the vast majority of teenage girls and a significant portion of ...

In January, I tapped on the “explore” page of my Instagram account and was greeted with a flood of food-related posts. Fruit had too much sugar to be healthy. You should switch out buns for lettuce on ...

SEATTLE — Fitness influencers on social media are becoming increasingly popular, often leading people to healthier lifestyles, but they could also have negative effects on body image. Researchers at ...

Contemporary understandings of body image are deeply influenced by media, culture, race, gender, class and sexual identity. This Collection seeks to examine how ideals of beauty and embodiment are ...

A wealth of research has shown that using social media is associated with, and can contribute to, a more negative body image (e.g., dissatisfaction with one’s appearance). This is particularly the ...

About 4.8 billion people use social media daily. The average user will spend two or more hours on social media every day. Many social media platforms have algorithms that cater to our interests, ...