Research consistently shows that exposure to idealized body images on social media can significantly contribute to negative body image. Moreover, a “dose effect” has been observed, meaning ...

The platform aims to reduce teens’ exposure to content that ... including social media, as significant contributors to body ...

One of the ways we can protect our self-esteem and body image from the media's often narrow definitions of beauty and acceptability is to become a critical viewer of the media messages we are ...

Increasing screen time and social media use significantly raise the risk of eating disorders among teens. Exposure to unattainable body ideals and cyberbullying exacerbate these risks. Experts ...