Beauty ideals, social media, and body positivity: A qualitative investigation of influences on body image among young women in Japan.
Beauty ideals, social media, and body positivity: A qualitative investigation of influences on body image among young women in Japan.
Kanako Ando,Francesca E Giorgianni,Elisa S Danthinne,R. Rodgers
2021 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2021.05.001
Body image · 70 Citations
TLDR
High pressure towards thinness emerged, perceived as contributing to weight control behaviors that were calibrated to avoid being "unhealthy," and findings suggest body positive messaging is scarce and mainly limited to high-profile celebrities.