Combatting Body Image Problems in a Virtual World
Communities have worked tirelessly to provide different resources to schools, colleges, and other organizations that cater to young women in the hopes of educating them about the dangers of negative body image and unhealthy eating and food relationships. The majority of these strategies, which include literature, videos, and physical intervention efforts, have done little to increase a woman’s satisfaction with her body in a society riddled with unrealistic body ideals. However, researchers have developed one tool that... Read More
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