Sexually objectifying portrayals of women are a frequent occurrence in mainstream media,
raising questions about the potential impact of exposure to this content on others' …

In this article we describe our experiences with computational text analysis involving rich
social and cultural concepts. We hope to achieve three primary goals. First, we aim to shed …

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 …

Objectification theorists suggest that exposure to sexualizing media increases self-
objectification among individuals. Correlational and experimental research examining this …

Abstract “Fitspiration” websites are media that aim to inspire people to live healthy and fit
lifestyles through motivating images and text related to exercise and diet. Given the link …

Social media have become increasingly popular mechanisms for communication. Past
research suggests a link between using social media, upward social comparison, and …

Research suggests that exposure to# fitspiration content can result in increased body
dissatisfaction. Employing a data-driven approach, the present study examines the nature of …

Fitspiration is a relatively new social media trend nominally intended to promote health and
fitness. Fitspiration messages are presented as encouraging; however, they might also …

ABSTRACT A growing body of research on the media's effects on body image suggests that
media of different forms plays a vital role in shaping people's body image concerns and …

This article discusses the promise of objectification theory as a framework for consolidating
extant theories, integrating findings across the studies in the current issue, and grounding …