The dangerous pursuit of muscularity

Men and adolescent boys are increasingly at risk of resorting to the dangerous use of anabolic steroids in a bid to achieve the desired muscular build […]

Beware of toxic TikTok #fitspo videos

As the Federal government considers banning social media for children, Flinders University researchers warn that TikTok ‘fitspiration’ videos reinforce harmful gendered body ideals and often propagate […]

Big tick for Embrace Kids in schools

Unrealistic expectations about what our bodies should look like – whether from the media, friends or family –make adults and children of all ages more vulnerable […]

Need for younger student period education

Schools need to do more to educate their students about periods and support those who experience early onset of menstruation (early menarche) reports new research from [...]

Mothers’ role in body image

Experts have warned that ‘fat talk’ by mothers can unwittingly create problems for their daughter’s body satisfaction and even cause future disordered eating. Flinders University psychology […]

Instagram’s body image effect

Viewing sexualised Instagram posts by online influencers increases the negative mood and body dissatisfaction of young female adults who view them, and promotes negative effects among […]