News tagged with body dissatisfaction


Nobody likes a 'fat-talker,' study shows

(Medical Xpress)—Women who engage in "fat talk"—the self-disparaging remarks girls and women make in relation to eating, exercise or their bodies—are less liked by their peers, a new study from the ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 09, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

'I'm not just fat, I'm old!'

Similar to talking about being fat, talking about being old is an important an indicator of body dissatisfaction, shows research in BioMed Central's open access journal Journal of Eating Disorders.

Overweight and Obesity created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Peer pressure trumps 'thin' ideals in the media

Peers exert a greater influence on teenage girls' dissatisfaction with their bodies than do thin ideals in television or social media use, according to new research by Dr. Christopher J. Ferguson and colleagues from Texas ...

Health created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Perfectionism and eating disorders: A complex issue

Two aspects of perfectionism are involved in body dissatisfaction and the development of eating disorders, according to a study of over a thousand women published this week in BioMed Central's open access journal, Journal of ...

Health created Jan 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Provider sites give poor info on cosmetic genital surgery

(HealthDay)—The Web sites of providers of female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) offer a limited amount of poor quality clinical information, according to a study published online Nov. 21 in BMJ Open.

Other created Dec 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Women's body talk: Perception stronger than reality?

How women think their friends feel about their bodies influences their own body concerns, according to a new study by Dr. Louise Wasylkiw and Molly Williamson from Mount Alison University in Canada. Their work, which examines ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

For some women, genes may influence pressure to be thin

Genetics may make some women more vulnerable to the pressure of being thin, a study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders has found. From size-zero models to airbrushed film stars, thinness is portra ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Overweight teens get mental health boost from even small amounts of exercise

Being obese at any age is commonly associated with a litany of health issues, ranging from diabetes and chronic fatigue to heart complications. Overweight adolescents are also at an increased risk of body dissatisfaction, ...

Overweight and Obesity created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Men's body image positively impacted by psychological bond with superheroes

(Medical Xpress)—Batman's awesome power may come not only from his ability to defeat the likes of Mr. Freeze and the Joker, but from the fact that his mere presence makes his devoted fans feel strong and physically fit.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Adolescent girls who over use internet and social media suffer lower self-esteem and negative body image

Adolescent girls, who spend long periods each day on the internet, engaging and communicating on social media, are more likely to suffer low self-esteem and negative body image, according to new research to be presented at ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Improving body satisfaction can help prevent eating disorders and obesity

(Medical Xpress) -- In a study that examined the relationship between body dissatisfaction, body mass index (BMI) and binge eating in overweight and obese adolescent girls, Kendrin R. Sonneville, ScD, RD, researcher ...

Health created May 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Poor body image linked with Facebook time

Teenage girls are spending a concerning amount of time on the Internet, potentially leading to low self-esteem and body dissatisfaction, research by Flinders University reveals.

Health created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Body image not always a drag on women's wellbeing

Deakin University psychology researchers have found that body image isn't always a negative experience for women.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0