A Chapman University psychologist has just published the results of a national study examining how men feel about their bodies and their attractiveness. Long thought to be an issue primarily faced by women, body dissatisfaction ...
Mar 8, 2016
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While it seems common for teenagers to worry about their own body image, it is becoming increasingly clear that these concerns may have their roots in early childhood.
Feb 9, 2016
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A leading academic in appearance research is encouraging people to take part in an online survey on the ethical and social questions raised by the growing use of cosmetic procedures.
Jan 29, 2016
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Researchers from the University of Granada have proven that there are two psychological techniques that help reduce body dissatisfaction and its associated symptoms in women with bulimia nervosa, both of them based on the ...
Jan 20, 2016
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Seemingly harmless comments like 'My thighs are huge' or 'I hate my calves' are feeding the body image problems of many women.
Jan 19, 2016
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Some of the most popular social media sites are filled with images of extremely thin women that might be harmful to those who view them—whether they are seeking them or not, according to research from the University of ...
May 8, 2015
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Fitspiration – or fitspo for short – is a rising global movement within social media that encourages weight loss, healthy eating and exercise through inspirational fitness images and slogans.
Dec 23, 2014
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Belly dancers are more satisfied with their bodies and have better body image than young women who don't belly dance, new Flinders University research shows.
Nov 18, 2014
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The media is highly criticized for contributing to body image issues in adolescents. However, a study out today in Psychology of Women Quarterly finds a different source for body dissatisfaction among young girls: older girls ...
Sep 18, 2014
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A strong sense of ethnic identity can help Latina girls feel positive about their body and appearance, a new study concludes, even as this group slips further into dissatisfaction with themselves when compared to a media-filled ...
Dec 2, 2013
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