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 […]
Four body image types can ‘shape fitness’
Hitting the gym or running track seems straight forward for some – but what are the barriers many women face in partaking in regular exercise, particularly […]
New research lab tackles body image with Australian of the Year
Flinders University is now the home of The Embrace Impact Lab, a new health and wellbeing research initiative to help young Australians and their parents tackle […]
Instagram pictures don’t influence drink choices
Subtle placement of healthy beverages in Instagram photos is not effective at influencing Australians towards consuming nutritious drinks in the fight against the negative health impacts […]
Instagram pressure rising
Flinders University body image experts are urging all Instagram users to apply a more conscious ‘filter’ to monitor their health and fitness posts. The researchers say […]