Although Islam is the fastest growing religion worldwide, only few studies have investigated body image in Muslim women, and no study has investigated body checking. Therefore, the present study ...

The images are never-ending: Celebrities like Kim Kardashian posting one sultry shot after another on social media. But new research warns this constant barrage of "perfect" bodies can undermine the ...

Psychology Prof. Renee Engeln’s Body and Media Lab illuminates how society’s obsession with beauty harms women. Engeln’s research explores cultural practices that damage the relationships between ...

Comparison is the thief of joy — or, in this case, a robber of confidence. Unfortunately for Kim Kardashian and her loyal disciples, a study conducted by Toronto’s York University discovered that ...

Seventeen-year-old Marina walked down a crowded street in her hometown. Soon to be a senior in high school, she found herself surrounded by college students who had just returned for the fall semester ...

In the U.S., the overall average body fat percentage is around 40% for women and 28% for men. Body fat (BF) percentage refers to the ratio of fat (adipose tissue) in the body in comparison to overall ...