A new study by University of Waterloo researchers has found that the majority of young people on social media are dissatisfied with their bodies. Researchers say this is a global issue. The study is ...
Body image refers to how a person thinks and feels about themselves physically. From childhood to adulthood, a person’s family can influence how they feel about their bodies through various ...
For example, almost all studies included in the review were cross-sectional —studies that analyze data at a particular point in time. This means researchers were unable to discern whether dating apps ...
A new University of Michigan study of over 800,000 teens shows past-year creatine use spiked 90% among males and 168% among ...
This summer I sat on my bed and watched as my sister tried on numerous outfits, changing over and over again, each time citing something “wrong” about her body and weight. I would respond by providing ...
Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. We all have thoughts and feelings about how our bodies ...
Figural drawing scales displaying body images of increasing weight. Adapted from Stunkard and colleagues and Growing Up Today Study 1998 Questionnaire. A new study by University of Waterloo ...