Researchers have found that the #Fitspiration philosophy is flawed, making many women feel worse about themselves and their bodies rather than inspiring them to exercise.
Mar 4, 2020
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A new global study has found that the majority of women are unhappy with the size of their breasts—a finding that has important public health implications.
Feb 6, 2020
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Labels that warn an image has been altered or enhanced do nothing to mitigate women's negative perceptions of their appearance, according to a study published in Body Image this week. More importantly, some disclaimers heightened ...
Dec 2, 2019
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Women worried about their appearance could boost their self image by reducing certain behaviors such as mirror checking, according to a new study by Florida State University researchers.
Nov 22, 2019
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Many males think talking about body dissatisfaction is socially undesirable and associate it with a sense of shame, a University of Queensland study has found.
Oct 17, 2019
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Up to 46% of adolescents in the United States report feeling dissatisfied with their bodies, which can lead to eating disorders, obesity, poor mental health and other serious problems.
Aug 26, 2019
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Built, buff and metrosexually styled—such is the dominant stereotype of what queer men should look like. Magazines, websites, image-based social media and dating apps contribute to creating idealized images of muscular ...
Jul 15, 2019
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Over recent years, "body dissatisfaction"—or shame about one's appearance—has been on the rise in men. This isn't something just affecting young men either, it's extensively reported across a range of age groups. And ...
Jul 10, 2019
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New research indicates that perfectionism is related to breast size dissatisfaction, but only in non-mothers—suggesting that mothers are more comfortable with their bodies.
Jun 19, 2019
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Body dissatisfaction is highly prevalent among young adults and often leads to severe adverse health consequences, including disordered eating, weight gain over time and poor psychological health. To help address the problem, ...
Nov 16, 2018
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