How social media is being used to spread body positivity messages—and what that means for young people, according to Char_Markey
underlying this movement is that society’s messages about beauty are oppressive and unobtainable. Individuals are encouraged to challenge beauty ideals and welcome diversity in appearance and body size. Unique physical features are regarded in a positive light, not as deviations from what is considered attractive.
The spread of the body positivity movement is appreciated by body image scientists and clinicians who hope to promote positive body image – especially among vulnerable youth. The extent to which this movement is as positive as its name suggests has been called into question, however.
It is also encouraging that this research found that inner positivity was the most common body positivity theme on Instagram. Inner positivity posts focused on strength,
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