A majority of children and teens are self-conscious about their appearance, a new national poll suggests. Nearly two thirds of parents said their child is insecure about some aspect of their ...

“The older generation, they made/reinforce the beauty standards, then pass it on to their kids.” 1 Source: Cavan Images - Offset/ Shutterstock The last thing most parents want to do is contribute to ...

In this interview, I asked Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., a body image expert and fellow Psychology Today blogger ("Smart People Don't Diet"), about the following timely topics: The role that social media ...

Body image refers to how a person thinks and feels about themselves physically. From childhood to adulthood, a person’s family can influence how they feel about their bodies through various ...

Body appreciation differs between Middle-Eastern and Western societies, a new international study can reveal, highlighting how cultural and family influences shape body image and eating behaviors in ...