Virtual reality (VR) allows users to embody any possible avatar. Previous work found that the
appearance of avatars can change our perception and behavior. Such behavioral changes …

Introduction This study investigates the interplay between body composition, dietary
patterns, and physical activity across genders, focusing on gender-specific differences in …

Given existing empirical support for the tripartite influence and social comparison models to
explain variance in body dissatisfaction and disordered eating across diverse populations in …

We build on the limited research on selfie editing by studying novel drivers and
consequences of it. We study the psychological self-conscious drivers self-esteem, body …

Very few cross-national studies on body image focus on Black African women. In this study,
a comparative analytical approach and sociocultural theory framework was utilized in …

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdowns have impacted lifestyle
behaviors, including eating habits and physical activity; yet, few studies have identified the …

By depicting an unrealistic share of skinny or toned body types, modern mass media have
been found to shift users' perception of an ideal body toward narrow and often unattainable …

Aims The aims of the study were to examine the differential item functioning (DIF) of the
Tendency of Avoiding Physical Activity and Sport Scale (TAPAS) among three subgroups …

Objective This study provides a comprehensive assessment of own body representation and
linguistic representation of bodies in general in women with typical and atypical anorexia …

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is an indisputable component of the multidisciplinary
therapeutic approach in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Previous research has suggested that in …