This narrative review examines the interplay among body image perceptions, social media
influence, physical measurements, and their impact on psychological well-being, focusing …

Current literature on non-idealized models seems to offer mixed evidence on whether such
models generate a positive body image and increase advertising effectiveness. To closely …

Body neutrality aims to encourage a non-judgmental attitude towards the body and prioritize
functionality over appearance. This study examined the impact of exposure to TikTok body …

Body positivity refers to a movement, popularized on social media, that encourages the
normalization and acceptance of bodies diverging from sociocultural ideals, specifically …

Over the last decade, research has shown a negative relationship between social media use
and body image. For women, these adverse effects tend to result from viewing content that …

Abstract Visual Analogue Scales (VASs) are very commonly used to measure short-term
effects on state body satisfaction, the in-the-moment subjective evaluation of one's own …

Accumulating research has supported the potential for body positivity content on Instagram
to challenge predominant appearance ideals and promote a healthier body image …

Objective Body dissatisfaction is an important risk factor for developing eating disorders.
This study investigated whether pairing images of normatively “healthy” weight bodies of …

Background Weight stigma is a fundamental cause of health inequality. Body positivity may
be a counterbalance to weight stigma. Social media is replete with weight-stigmatizing …

The physical appearance of many people with disabilities leads them to feel stigmatised for
not conforming to socially imposed ideals of beauty. These aesthetic standards convey …