A wealth of research has shown that using social media is associated with, and can contribute to, a more negative body image (e.g., dissatisfaction with one’s appearance). This is particularly the ...
Body positivity is often framed as a cultural trend about self-love and diverse beauty. But at its core, it is much more than aesthetics. It is a mental health movement designed to reduce harm from ...
Social media has been criticized for presenting a distorted reality when it comes to beauty (and many other things). Namely, celebrities, models, actors, and other “influencers” on social media often ...