Social media tends to get a bad rap, but the truth is: it’s not all bad. Many people make great connections, maintain their social circles, build their own sense of identity, and find community online ...

Social media can be both good and bad for your body image. What really matters is how you use it. This requires you to use social media intentionally and strategically. Social media can influence your ...

In this interview, I asked Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., a body image expert and fellow Psychology Today blogger ("Smart People Don't Diet"), about the following timely topics: The role that social media ...

Our self-image plays a critical role in shaping our identity and influencing how we engage with the world. It encompasses not just our physical appearance, but also the way we perceive ourselves ...

While social media drives body image worries in young women, its direct effect on diet quality and eating behaviors may not be as strong, hinting at deeper psychological and cultural influences. Study ...

A new study of Instagram posts has uncovered strong statistical correlations suggesting that social media images may play a key role in shaping public opinion towards events, with notable social and ...