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 […]
Embracing body image in motherhood
The changes of motherhood can make women vulnerable to negative body image, but experts at Flinders University are encouraging women to embrace body image interventions to […]
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 […]
Men tuning into Insta-spiration
New research confirms men and teens are affected by Instagram influencers who set global benchmarks for ideal body shape, fashion and even facial trends. While perhaps […]
Media Smart tackles social media pressures
The more time that teenage girls spend on Instagram, the greater their likelihood of having eating disorder thoughts and behaviours. Flinders University researchers have found that […]
Social media influencing young boys’ body attitudes
The endless endorsement of particular body images and physical attributes on social media is influencing how young boys view themselves in the modern age, according to […]
Accept yourself, and you’ll eat better
The battle to correct eating disorders has taken an interesting turn with researchers finding that acceptance of weight, body and appearance can be linked to promoting […]
Should PhotoShopped images have disclaimers?
It’s no secret that most, if not all, of the images in women’s magazines are PhotoShopped to some degree.
Shimmy your way to body love
Belly dancers are more satisfied with their bodies and have better body image than young women who don’t belly dance, new Flinders research shows.