body image, physical appearance, self-esteem

Body Image: What It Is and How to Improve It

Body image is a combination of your thoughts and feelings about your body. This image may range between positive and negative experiences, and one person may feel at different times positive or negative or a combination of both. It is influenced by internal (e.g., personality) and external (e.g., social environment) factors. What are the four aspects of body ...

Jack Roberts

A woman walking through a botanical garden.

What in the Body Positivity Movement Is Harmful to Women?

There are certain stereotype ideas and concepts about women’s appearance and demeanor prevalent in mainstream society that need to be changed. That is why the body positivity movement started in 2012. There is no denying it has played a role in making life easier for women who have always been judged by their looks and ...

Raven Montmorency

An overweight female surfer smiling and running for the water with her board while a skinny female surfer watches in the background.