While social media drives body image worries in young women, its direct effect on diet quality and eating behaviors may not be as strong, hinting at deeper psychological and cultural influences. Study ...

PhD Candidate, School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne Most of the time, our brains are very good at blending together input from all our senses into a seamless, unified ...

Social media usage among teens is more prevalent than ever before. In recent years, researchers have begun investigating how much social media affects teen weight concerns and body image issues. A new ...

Body image plays a vital role in adolescents' well-being and development. However, the rapid and significant change in body shape during puberty is often associated with various degrees of body ...

Men who report a key social media behavior may be more obsessed with their bodies and muscle makeup. Getty Images They say comparison is the thief of joy — but comparing one’s body to the “perfect” ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women with body dysmorphia during pregnancy had lower quality of life and body image. Women reported physical ...

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Most people see at least one part or aspect of their physical appearance that they don’t like. Constant exposure to idealized media images of flawless ...

Body image refers to how a person thinks and feels about themselves physically. From childhood to adulthood, a person’s family can influence how they feel about their bodies through various ...

Exposure to body positive imagery on social media increases body satisfaction and reduces weight concerns in both men and women, a new study from the University of Surrey reports.