Body appreciation, defined as accepting, holding favourable attitudes towards, and
respecting the body, is the most widely studied facet of positive body image. Despite more …

Objective Intuitive eating is an adaptive style of eating that has generated significant
research attention. Theoretically, intuitive eating is a core construct that features prominently …

Eating disorders are severe mental health conditions, with substantial consequences for
health and quality of life. Such disorders are strongly associated with body image concerns …

This study explored the efficacy of reflective writing tasks for reducing state body
dissatisfaction and improving self-improvement motivation. Participants (N= 153) were …

This study evaluates a brief intervention aimed at improving body image. The intervention
comprised a Mindful Self-Compassion workshop complemented by a group discussion on …

Body image is an integral aspect of the psychology of the self. Idealized body images are
ubiquitous in both traditional media forms (eg, magazines, television) and social media (eg …

Engaging in physical activity for the immediate internal experiences it brings (eg, pleasure,
satisfaction) is critical for long-term exercise adherence. Investigations of how factors such …

To date, a number of studies have reported an association between body appreciation and
body mass index (BMI), but the findings are not consistent. Using a meta-analytic approach …

Objective A wealth of evidence indicates that self‐compassion is linked with positive
psychological outcomes; however, little is known about the process through which self …

This review highlights the contributions of Professor Thomas Cash to the scholarship of body
image experiences in daily life, including his influence on subsequent research in this field …