Anorexia

Media Psychology, 2010

This article reviews research on the effects of television and magazines on body image and on disordered eating attitudes and behaviors in females. Evidence from different types of studies in the fields of eating disorders, media psychology, health psychology, and mass communication indicates that mass media are an extremely important source of information and reinforcement in relation to the nature of the thin beauty ideal, its importance, and how to attain it. Although considerable research remains to be done, evidence is accumulating that repeated exposure to media and to both direct and indirect (via media's effects on peers, parents, coaches, physicians, etc.) pressures from media to be thin constitute risk factors for body dissatisfaction, concerns over weight and disordered eating behaviors in adolescent girls and young women. To guide further research, as well as the prevention and treatment of disordered eating, we present a figural summary of media effects that integrates moderating and mediating factors such as internalization of the thin beauty ideal, social comparison, and activation of the thinness schema. We argue that risk factor research, prevention, and treatment will benefit from systematic research designed to clarify how the impact of various mass media is shaped by source and receiver/perceiver factors.

Adolescent medicine: state of the art reviews, 2008

Adolescence is a time of tremendous change in physical appearance. Many adolescents report dissatisfaction with their body shape and size. Forming one's body image is a complex process, influenced by family, peers, and media messages. Increasing evidence shows that the combination of ubiquitous ads for foods and emphasis on female beauty and thinness in both advertising and programming leads to confusion and dissatisfaction for many young people. Sociocultural factors, specifically media exposure, play an important role in the development of disordered body image. Of significant concern, studies have revealed a link between media exposure and the likelihood of having symptoms of disordered eating or a frank eating disorder. Pediatricians and other adults must work to promote media education and make media healthier for young people. More research is needed to identify the most vulnerable children and adolescents.

ICORIA Proceedings

This article describes a literature review of the influence of advertising and the media on Eating Disorders (ED). Research published in scientific journals in various fields of social sciences such as sychology, psychiatry and communication science has enabled us to conclude that the content displayed in the media, including advertising, are enhancers of disorders and contribute significantly to body issatisfaction in relation to the perceived idea of beauty, it also facilitates the development of weight loss strategies in women and gain of muscle mass in men.

Abstract. In Western culture, the body is considered a symbol of personal success or failure - beauty and slenderness are generally associated with happiness and social acceptability, whereas being overweight or out of shape are linked to laziness, lack of self-discipline and being out of control. Literature evidence highlights that socio-cultural and, in particular, media pressure are central to the development of negative feelings about the body (i.e., body shame) related to a number of psychopathological problems such as eating disturbances. Even though virtually all women are exposed to idealized media images, it is clear that not everybody is ashamed of their body appearance, and only a minority of women develop clinically diagnosable eating disorders. Available data suggests that individuals who have internalized media ideals and/or invested in appearance for self-evaluation are more vulnerable to experiencing body shame and then engaging in eating disorder behaviours. The obj...

BA(Hons) Graphic Design, Leeds College of Art, Dissertation, 2015

Eating disorders are known to be multi-faceted illnesses, which affect one both physically and mentally. Why one develops an eating disorder however is a complex issue that is undistinguishable at the surface, yet when unraveled often includes a number of matters including personal, social, cultural, environmental and occupational problems and influences. These issues, which can contribute to the development and varied extremes of an eating disorder, have been linked to the idea of standardization and the idealization of women, leading to pre-conceptions of the ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ body shape. This has become to be known as the ‘ideal’.

2016

Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, 2005

Previous research demonstrates that exposure to ultra-thin media models leads to increased body image concerns amongst women (Groesz, Levine, & Murnen, 2002). There is emerging evidence that attractive, average-size models do not have this negative effect and can be effective in advertising (e.g. Halliwell & Dittmar, 2004). The present study investigates these factors amongst women with a history of eating disorders. Participants either viewed advertisements featuring ultra-thin, average-size or control images. Immediately after exposure, they reported their body-focused anxiety and rated the effectiveness of the advertisements. Whereas exposure to ultra-thin models did not lead to increased body-focused anxiety, exposure to average-size models produced a relief effect, whereby women reported lower levels of body-focused anxiety. Advertisements featuring ultra-thin and average-size models were equally effective. The results suggest that average-size, attractive models could be used effectively in advertising, which may help to relieve body image concerns amongst these women. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

2017

We are aware that TV and silver screen personalities, including actors, models, anchors, hosts, soap-runners etc. have a displayful life, where appearance matters a lot. Hence, such personalities need to take an extra care about their weight, height, physical statistics, complexion, skin tone, in short, what appears to be good on screen. That is what they sell; glamour earns them bread. Thus, it is said, a good figure is absolutely important for a screen celebrity to flaunt. Now, the definition of good figure varies from time to time. Some eras have showed their love for curvaceous bodies while recent modern generation embraces the lean physique, and whichever trend of appearance is popular at a time, defines the health and fitness goals of the society. We can assume the amount of pressure resting on the actors and models of a generation. Unfortunately, people often tend to ignore their health and bodily requirements, in pursuance of leanness and slimness. Being thin is often equate...

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