There has been a significant increase in research into body image in men, women and
children in the last 20 years. This editorial reviews definitions of the concept of body image …

During the past two decades, there has been an explosion of research concerning body
image in children and adolescence. This research has been fueled both by concern about …

There has been substantial and exciting progress in the understanding of body image since
the 2002 edition of this handbook. In this chapter, we seek to highlight several major gaps in …

Past research has obtained mixed findings in relation to gender differences and other factors
that shape ideal body image. The current study was designed to investigate these …

The standard reference for practitioners, researchers, and students, this acclaimed work
brings together internationally recognized experts from diverse mental health, medical, and …

Positive body image plays a vital role in fostering healthy psychological and physical
development in girls. Conversely, poor body image has a wide range of negative …

Although the majority of adolescents report body dissatisfaction and the consequences of
body image concerns are developmentally significant, most research addressing body …

Research presented in this special issue focuses on a number of key contemporary themes
relating to gendered body image. This paper considers what these studies tell us about the …

Cellulite-reducing cream, milkshakes that lead to weight loss, and bathing suits that make
you look thinner--all of these products capitalize on women's concerns about how their …

Body image and self-esteem have long been known to be linked and are salient issues for
young people, particularly during adolescence and puberty. These issues affect people …