In recent years, the body-positive movement has emerged on social media and has
generated both support and criticism in pop-cultural discourse. We review the potential …

Sharing and viewing photos on social networking sites (SNSs) have been identified as
particularly problematic for body image. Although correlational research to date has …

In the last decade, the body image literature has begun to extend beyond a primary focus on
body image disturbances and examine the construct of positive body image. Similarly,“Body …

Body-positive content on social media aims to challenge mainstream beauty ideals and
encourage acceptance and appreciation of all body types. The present study aimed to …

Abstract “Selfies”(self-taken photos) are a common self-presentation strategy on social
media. This study experimentally tested whether taking and posting selfies, with and without …

Fitspiration is a popular social media trend that aims to inspire individuals to improve their
health and fitness through diet and exercise. However, viewing fitspiration content on …

As the literature on the narrowly defined standards of beauty portrayed in social media has
increased, a newer focus on body positivity messages has also emerged. Body positivity …

The main aim of the study was to investigate Instagram's impact on users' mental well-being
and behavior (including purchasing activity) during the pandemic. The study was conducted …

Background Fitspiration is a popular social media trend containing images, quotes and
advice related to exercise and healthy eating. This study aimed to 1) describe the types of …

Body image research to date has examined the impact of thin-and fit-ideal media on
women's body image, however cultural trends in Western media have recently shifted …