Unilever has escaped censure from the Advertising Standards Authority after receiving more than 100 complaints that its anti-body-shaming advertising was irresponsible and distressing. On the contrary ...

Across nearly every group, when people feel genuinely recognized on the screen -- meaning they feel represented in the message -- they have more positive thoughts about the ads viewed, according to a ...

Exposure to body positive imagery on social media increase body satisfaction and reduces weight concerns in both men and women, a new study from the University of Surrey reports. During this unique ...

If you've spent any time on the internet in the past few weeks, you've likely seen the American Eagle campaign featuring a slithering Sydney Sweeney explaining how genetics work. "Genes are passed ...

Self-love is a rollercoaster where sometimes you're on the up and up and others you feel like you're crashing down. Thankfully, a confidence boost is right around the corner with these quotes full of ...

In a recent study published in Body Image, researchers performed a content assessment of body-positive videos on the social media platform TikTok. Study: The body positivity movement is not all that ...

Positive body image refers to an overarching appreciation and respect for one’s own body—regardless of whether it meets society’s expectations for how a body “should” look and/or function. A wealth of ...

A major international study, involving 56,968 participants in 65 nations, has found that positive body image is strongly associated with better psychological wellbeing and life satisfaction. It also ...