Mental Health DailyResearch. Evidence. Perspective.Published research on body image.
A 2-experiment BMC Biology study found that female body-size judgments did not require a full-body view: bottom-half views preserved accuracy in 99 women, while isolated inner- or outer-thig…
Read articleA 2026 meta-analysis of 34 studies involving 13,107 participants found that body dysmorphic disorder symptoms and perfectionism were moderately correlated: r = .32, 95% CI 0.28 to 0.36, p < …
Read articleSensation seeking has long been linked to risky behaviors in teens, but its role in eating-disorder psychopathology has been mixed. A 2026 study by Bogner and colleagues clarifies the pictur…
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