Experimental research on non-idealized models: A systematic literature review

O de Lenne, L Vandenbosch, T Smits, S Eggermont - Body Image, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Me or just like me? The role of virtual try-on and physical appearance in apparel M-retailing

D Plotkina, H Saurel - Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 2019 - Elsevier
This research investigated a crucial topic in apparel m-commerce: product presentation and
the extent to which it should exhibit human visuals corresponding to consumers' …

Men and muscularity research: A review

SJ Lennon, KKP Johnson - Fashion and Textiles, 2021 - Springer
Over the past 25 years, understanding males' interest in and outcomes of muscularity has
developed into a major area of study. Research has been fueled by the development of …

Body image construction and mental health levels among college students: a data survey of Chinese university students

X Wang, C Lu, L Niu - Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background With the rapid changes in body image construction brought about by the
upgrading of consumption in China, trend-seeking college students are faced with mental …

The effect of mobile social media on the mental health status of Chinese international students: an empirical study on the chain mediation effect

C Miao, S Zhang - BMC psychology, 2024 - Springer
Purpose To explore the impact of mobile social media on the psychological well-being of
Chinese international students and analyze the mechanisms of influence to enhance their …

Through thick and thin: exposure to Instagram advertisements and willingness to engage in appearance-altering practices

JS Ferdousi, GL Bradley, J Carlini - The Journal of Psychology, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Instagram is increasingly used in advertising, yet little is known about the unintended
consequences of Instagram advertising on women's and girls' body image. Also largely …

Effects of self‐discrepancy and self‐schema on young women's body image and self‐esteem after media image exposure

UJ Yu, J Jung - Family and Consumer Sciences Research …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The purpose of this study was to examine how self‐discrepancy and self‐schema influence
the effects of exposure to thin versus nonidealized model images on young women's body …

Navigating ideals: effects of curvy and thin models in Instagram fashion advertising on body type preferences and clothing purchase intentions

JS Ferdousi, GL Bradley, J Carlini, V Seekis - Young Consumers, 2025 - emerald.com
Purpose In light of the challenge the fashion industry faces to be more body shape-inclusive,
several brands now feature curvy models (large breasts and buttocks, wide hips and a small …

Body satisfaction as antecedent to virtual product experience in an online apparel shopping context

UJ Yu, ML Damhorst - Clothing and Textiles Research …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Body satisfaction, largely ignored in studies of online shopping for body-involved products,
was examined as an antecedent variable to the virtual product experience. The purpose of …

La publicidad en el punto de venta: influencia en la imagen corporal infantil

G Jiménez-Marín, IG Medina… - Revista Latina de …, 2017 - researchonline.gcu.ac.uk
Introducción: En este artículo se estudia la representación del cuerpo infantil en el punto de
venta de los establecimientos de moda infantil, con el objetivo de analizar la imagen …