Body-image disturbance comprises two components. The first is perceptual in nature, and is
measured by a discrepancy between one's actual body and perceived self-image …

Background Bodily illusions can be used to investigate the experience of being in a body by
manipulating the underlying processes of multisensory integration. Research suggests that …

Introduction To determine men's body ideals and the factors that influence these choices,
this study used a matrix of computer generated (CG) male bodies (based on an analysis of …

Over-estimation of body size, a core feature of eating disorders (EDs), has been well-
documented both in young healthy and ED individuals. Yet, evidence that altered body …

Obesity is a clinical condition that impacts severely the physical body. However, evidence
related to the mental representation of the body in action is scarce. The few available studies …

Disturbance in how one's body shape and size is experienced, usually including over-
estimation of one's own body size, is a core feature of the diagnostic criteria of anorexia …

This body image study tests the viability of transferring a complex psychophysical paradigm
from a controlled in-person laboratory task to an online environment. 172 female participants …

Taking and posting selfies is a popular activity, with some individuals taking and sharing
multiple selfies each day. The influence of the selfie angle, as opposed to more traditional …

Research has reported that both men and women experience body dissatisfaction. Among
other instruments, a widely used method to assess perceived body size and body …

Introduction Body-image disturbance is a major factor in the development of eating
disorders, especially among young women. There are two main components: perceptual …