Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Body autonomy is an important component of body image. It refers to the ability to make choices about your body - how you feed it, move it, dress it, care for it, and present it - based on your own values rather than shame, pressure, ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey When we think about body image, it’s easy to focus on the individual—how someone feels about their own body and sense of self. But body image doesn’t develop in isolation. Our social environments, especially our friendships, play a critical role in shaping how we see ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Diet culture tries to convince us that we can control our bodies. Caring for them is much more important. Girls’ and women’s bodies are often the focus of attention. This isn’t always positive attention, but attention focused on how our bodies “should” look. It is ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Body image is more than just liking or disliking how we look. It can affect how we treat ourselves, interact with others, and take care of our health. How we feel about our bodies can change from day to day. When we have a negative ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Strategies for Self-Acceptance Our thoughts and feelings about our physical appearance—our body image—can have a profound effect on our well-being. Body image research shows that most people experience some dissatisfaction with their appearance. Research also suggests that improving body image is not about changing one’s ...