We asked 200 young New Zealand women about the body ideals they encountered online. Here’s what they said.
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Spending time on skincare can be enjoyable, creative and soothing. But sometimes this self-care can be concerning. Could it be ‘cosmeticorexia’?
The discussion surrounding the American actor’s ad raises bigger questions about the attention placed on women’s bodies, not just in sport.
Once we learn waists can be altered, it can be surprisingly easy to start questioning whether ours needs changing too.
Many teens consider the school formal a rite of passage. But some young people might feel an enormous pressure to look a certain way.
Be curious about why children don’t want to dress up, rather than immediately trying to persuade them to join in.
Seeing a loved one lose significant weight or struggle with eating and exercise can be concerning. Approaching a conversation with respect and care can avoid the harms of speculation and silence.
There’s an important difference between scrutiny and concern. Here’s why this matters.
The new Australian film is an effective exploration of one woman’s eating disorder, and a worthy entry into the growing canon of contemporary female-led horror.
The US Supreme Court ruled that states could exclude transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports teams.
For some people, healthy eating can become an obsession that has a devastating impact on their health and relationships.
Strong social pressures shape how people respond to direct questions about skin colour.
‘Manosphere’ influencers claim to be able to increase their followers’ value – for a fee.
Apps that promise young men ‘ascension’ to greater attractiveness can be a funnel to toxic incel ideology.
For nearly three years, we’ve assessed Australians’ mental health before they have cosmetic surgery. So what difference has it made?
Parents may dismiss early warning signs of an eating disorder. But if you notice these changes, trust your gut and get help early.
Social media exploits our brain’s responsiveness to reward and social cues — enforcing the narrow beauty ideals we internalise.
It might be well-intentioned, but praising someone for losing weight isn’t a good idea. Here’s what to do instead.
Research shows almost one-third of teenage girls have experienced body shaming online.
A new study shows many steroids used in Australia are mislabeled or laced with toxic metals such as lead and arsenic, exposing people to long-term health risks.
Top contributors
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Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Canberra
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Professor of Social Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Professor, Head of Body Image, Eating and Weight Disorders Research, Adelaide University
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Emeritus Professor, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University
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Research fellow, UNSW
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Professor of Health Sciences, Adelaide University
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Associate Professor in Health and Physical Education, Victoria University
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Lecturer in Health Psychology, University of Staffordshire
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Professor in Psychology, Durham University
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Assistant Professor in the School of Social Sciences, University College Dublin
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Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz
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Director, Master of Marketing, Swinburne University of Technology
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Associate Professor of Marketing, Loyola University Chicago
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Lecturer, University of Leicester
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Professor of Psychology, University of North Carolina – Greensboro