Most of the time, our brains are very good at blending together input from all our senses into a seamless, unified conscious experience of “my body.” When this process of integrating different sensory ...

Body image dissatisfaction was shown to be the strongest unique contributor for poor quality of life in patients with epilepsy, signaling the potential need for targeted psychological treatments. Body ...

A wealth of research has shown that using social media is associated with, and can contribute to, a more negative body image (e.g., dissatisfaction with one’s appearance). This is particularly the ...

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 image, a concept neglected in the diet-tainted era of the ’80s and ’90s has been a rising concern in the modern day, especially in younger generations. Defined as a person’s subjective perception ...

The physiological changes that occur during pregnancy heighten body image dissatisfaction among women, as they often conflict with socially defined ideals of female body appearance. Qualitative ...

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