Purpose While several meta-analyses and reviews revealed a worse body image
disturbance (BID) in adults with anorexia nervosa (AN) or bulimia nervosa (BN) than in …

Princess culture is criticized for contributing to gender stereotypes and poor body esteem,
however, there is little longitudinal research examining these claims. This study examines …

The purpose of this study was to explore the differences in satisfaction with body image
depending on whether the subject practices organized sport or not, as well as the gender of …

We examined the extent to which popular dolls and action figures were portrayed with
gendered body proportions, and the extent to which these gendered ideals were associated …

The modern millennial-and Gen Z-targeted Barbiecore feminist movement has emerged in
tandem with Barbie®'s reinvention to inspire inclusion and active play. Stimulated by these …

In recent years, elements of the modern environment (such as television, Internet, toys and
clothes) have been criticized for having an increasingly sexualized or appearance focus …

This study utilized Mattel's new line of Fashionista Barbie dolls to examine attitudes about
body shape and size in a sample of young girls. A total of 84 girls, 3–10 years of age, were …

This perspectives piece analyzes the Barbie movie and its impact on its viewership. In
contrast to prior research demonstrating that images of Barbie objectified girls, lowered self …

Women are routinely exposed to images of extremely slim female bodies (the thin ideal) in
advertisements, even if they do not necessarily pay much attention to these images. We …

In childhood, the perception of body image is in the construction phase and emerges linked
to the aesthetic ideals of society, which is well differentiated according to gender. In this way …