Sexualized self-presentation is common on mobile dating apps, particularly through visual cues like facial expressions and revealing clothing, with women and non-heterosexual users engaging more in this behavior.
Postpartum self-objectification harms women’s well-being, increasing body shame, depression, and anxiety. Self-compassion helps reduce these negative effects, boosting self-esteem and life satisfaction.
Researchers found that while women's stress related to competition over social status and male attention decreases with age, it remains a significant predictor of disordered eating even in postmenopausal women.
Appearance-related cyberbullying affects 62% of adolescent girls, leading to body dissatisfaction, increased eating disorder symptoms, and a stronger desire to alter appearance through dieting, self-presentation changes, or cosmetic procedures.
A recent study found that jaw surgery increased patients' sensitivity to emotional cues in their environment, suggesting physical changes to facial appearance can enhance emotional responsiveness and positively influence cognitive function.
A new study published in Sex Roles finds that dissatisfaction with plus-size exercise clothing can discourage physical activity among women.
A study analyzed 59 YouTube videos about anorexia nervosa, finding that while videos from doctors are more reliable, those from news outlets and patients have higher engagement, highlighting concerns over misinformation and the need for accurate medical content online.
A recent study uncovers surprising effects after just 8 minutes of TikTok viewing, revealing how certain content may influence young women’s perceptions of themselves and societal ideals.
A recent study found that college women who feel pressured to conform to norms like modesty and thinness experience more psychological distress, while norms focused on relationships and caregiving are linked to lower distress levels.
Problematic pornography use is associated with increased body comparisons among men, which in turn is linked to more negative body image, according to a new study. But frequency of use alone did not show the same connection.
Virtual reality-based "embodiment illusions" may help treat body image disturbances by altering distorted perceptions. Studies show these illusions can reduce body dissatisfaction and perceptual distortions, offering a promising supplementary approach for conditions like eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder.
Taylor Swift's openness about her struggles with body image and disordered eating has positively influenced her fans, inspiring healthier attitudes and behaviors, according to new research.
Frequent use of photo filters is linked to increased muscle dysmorphia symptoms, particularly among boys and young men.
A study found that TikTok users who actively engage with appearance and eating-related content are more likely to exhibit eating disorder symptoms, potentially influenced by the platform's content recommendation algorithms and the ensuing social comparisons.
Fear of death can influence eating disorders. A new study found that death anxiety drives women with body image issues to restrict high-fat foods, highlighting the psychological roots of disordered eating behaviors.