Self-evaluations relative to others (ie, social comparisons) have well-established
implications for health and well-being, and are typically assessed via global, retrospective …

This review highlights the contributions of Professor Thomas Cash to the scholarship of body
image experiences in daily life, including his influence on subsequent research in this field …

There is an established relationship between acceptance of cosmetic surgery and
psychological factors, including body image. However, qualitative research among diverse …

Background Adolescent girls appear more vulnerable to experiencing mental health
difficulties from social media use than boys. The presence of sexualized images online is …

The first national study of body image was reported four decades ago in the article The
Happy American Body (Berscheid et al., 1973). To provide a modern follow-up to this study …

The possible means and value of embedding micro-interventions into social media to
counteract the negative effects of appearance-focused content on female body image are …

With the recent proliferation of food delivery applications ('apps'; FDAs), accessing a meal is
more convenient and immediate than ever. However, these apps may foster dysregulated …

Exposure to nature is associated with improved psychological well-being and positive body
image. Here, we examined whether everyday exposure to natural environments is …

Positive body image refers to individuals' ability to conceptualize their bodies with love,
respect, and appreciation. The study of positive body image is relatively new, and …

Appearance comparisons can negatively influence women's body image, but little is known
about the potential impact of comparison targets. We conducted an ecological momentary …