Body Image and Body Dysmorphia

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.

A study found that young women who took a one-week break from social media experienced significantly higher self-esteem and body image, especially those prone to thin-ideal internalization, highlighting the mental health benefits of temporary social media detoxes.

Affectionate touch appears to boost women's body satisfaction and relationship quality, with higher frequency of touch linked to greater overall well-being, according to a new study.

Anorexia is the deadliest mental health condition, with high suicide rates among those with eating disorders. Poor interoception, or internal body awareness, contributes to this risk. Enhancing interoception through targeted training can help individuals reconnect with their bodies and potentially...

Viewing sexualized images of peers on social media heightens self-objectification and dehumanization among young women, according to new research.

A study using advanced imaging and large sample sizes has unveiled significant differences in brain connectivity patterns between individuals with anorexia nervosa and healthy controls, potentially guiding more precise diagnoses and targeted treatments for this severe eating disorder.

A study in Scientific Reports found that Chinese students with higher levels of psychopathy, Machiavellianism, sadism, and self-concealment reported more social appearance anxiety.

A study reveals intense Instagram engagement correlates with young women endorsing voluptuous body ideals, influenced more by platform engagement depth than usage time. This engagement fosters comparisons and pressures toward achieving such body types.

Recent research suggests self-objectification plays a role in the sexual pleasure gap, revealing an association between self-viewing through an external lens and sexual dysfunction in women.

Individuals with lower self-mastery, characterized by high obsessive perfectionism and low self-esteem, are more likely to exhibit orthorexia nervosa tendencies, according to new research.

A study reveals a direct correlation between social media and photo-editing app use, notably Snapchat and Instagram, and a rising desire for cosmetic procedures. Engagement with online beauty standards, amplified during COVID-19, is leading more people to consider aesthetic enhancements.