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Body Image

Show Don’t Tell: Parents’ Role in Promoting Positive Body Image

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on September 2, 2024

Parents want their kids to be confident and comfortable in their own skins. But they aren’t always sure how to accomplish this. New research can help.

Parents want their kids to be confident and comfortable in their own skins. But they aren’t always sure how to accomplish this. New research can help.

Body Image

Can I Raise a Body-Confident Kid if I’m Unhappy With My Own?

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on August 1, 2024

Parents hope their kids will grow up with a positive body image, even if they're dissatisfied their own. Here's how they can achieve it.

Parents hope their kids will grow up with a positive body image, even if they're dissatisfied their own. Here's how they can achieve it.

Body Image

The Probelmatic Pursuit of a “Beach Body”

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on July 8, 2024

Body image concerns can heat up as the weather does.

Body image concerns can heat up as the weather does.

Eating Disorders

Myths and Misbeliefs: Eating Disorder Edition

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on March 3, 2024

During Eating Disorders Awareness Week, learn the facts that could help save lives.

During Eating Disorders Awareness Week, learn the facts that could help save lives.

Body Image

The Top 5 Body Image Questions of 2023

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on December 20, 2023

Social media concerns, ways to spot eating disorders, and how to have a positive body image were among the top concerns.

Social media concerns, ways to spot eating disorders, and how to have a positive body image were among the top concerns.

Sex

How to Talk to Your Kids About Sexting

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on September 10, 2023

Teens understand the risks of sexting but they often do it anyway. How can parents help kids develop a secure sense of self and the desire for healthy relationships?

Teens understand the risks of sexting but they often do it anyway. How can parents help kids develop a secure sense of self and the desire for healthy relationships?

Body Image

Body Image and Barbie Mania

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on July 26, 2023

The 'Barbie' movie has set records this summer. But what does the research say about body image and playing with Barbies? Should you take your kids to see 'Barbie'?

The 'Barbie' movie has set records this summer. But what does the research say about body image and playing with Barbies? Should you take your kids to see 'Barbie'?

Bias

How to Have the "Fat Talk" With Your Kids

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on April 26, 2023

Putting kids on diets is not going to improve their health. Teaching them about body diversity and self-acceptance could.

Putting kids on diets is not going to improve their health. Teaching them about body diversity and self-acceptance could.

Body Image

Building Boys with Better Body Images

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on April 3, 2023

If you think that boys don't have body image concerns, you haven’t talked with many teen boys lately.

If you think that boys don't have body image concerns, you haven’t talked with many teen boys lately.

Media

When to Worry About Girls’ Social Media Use

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on October 24, 2022

Girls' use of social media may not lead to a body image problem, but that very much depends what they do while on platforms.

Girls' use of social media may not lead to a body image problem, but that very much depends what they do while on platforms.

Body Image

Boys Are Unhappy With Their Bodies, and We Need to Talk About It

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on September 13, 2022

Body dissatisfaction is not just a “girl problem." Boys are suffering, too. They’re just not talking about it.

Body dissatisfaction is not just a “girl problem." Boys are suffering, too. They’re just not talking about it.

Media

How Can We Prevent Body Image Harm on Social Media?

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on June 13, 2022

We know that social media may harm body image and that most efforts to mitigate harmful effects don't work. Where does that leave us?

We know that social media may harm body image and that most efforts to mitigate harmful effects don't work. Where does that leave us?

Sleep

How Your Sleep Habits Affect Your Eating Habits

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on June 6, 2022

Getting enough sleep is critical to good health—in large part, recent research suggests, because it helps us maintain healthy eating habits.

Getting enough sleep is critical to good health—in large part, recent research suggests, because it helps us maintain healthy eating habits.

Body Image

Can Appearance Investment Contribute to Positive Body Image?

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on April 23, 2022

Are you looking to improve your body image? Will beautification practices actually lead to body positivity?

Are you looking to improve your body image? Will beautification practices actually lead to body positivity?

Diet

New Year, New You?: 3 Tips for Dealing With Diet Culture

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on December 15, 2021

The start of a new year can bring pressure to "lose weight" or "get in shape." Here's another way to approach 2022.

The start of a new year can bring pressure to "lose weight" or "get in shape." Here's another way to approach 2022.

Attention

The Real Story of Kale

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on September 10, 2021

You don't have to put kale in your smoothies, salads, or omelets. You don't even have to eat it at all. Here's why.

You don't have to put kale in your smoothies, salads, or omelets. You don't even have to eat it at all. Here's why.

Media

Can We Improve Young People’s Social Media Experiences?

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on June 24, 2021

Policymakers and body image scientists have proposed labeling media images that have been doctored, but will that help?

Policymakers and body image scientists have proposed labeling media images that have been doctored, but will that help?

Health

Why Aren't Women Satisfied With Their Breasts?

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on April 23, 2021

The majority of women are dissatisfied with their breasts. Society may suggest that surgery is the solution, but it’s possible that self-acceptance and self-care are the answer.

The majority of women are dissatisfied with their breasts. Society may suggest that surgery is the solution, but it’s possible that self-acceptance and self-care are the answer.

Body Image

One Way to Improve Body Image at Any Age: Write About It

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on April 16, 2021

Writing about your body's abilities can help improve your body image.

Writing about your body's abilities can help improve your body image.

Body Image

Bad Body Image Day?

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on January 31, 2021

Do you ever wake up to find yourself having a bad body image day? Maybe you should try getting some tips from an evidence-based online chatbot.

Do you ever wake up to find yourself having a bad body image day? Maybe you should try getting some tips from an evidence-based online chatbot.