Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
A recent study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health found that a vast majority of both male and female youth report being plagued by some kind of eating or body image problem.
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Are We Sabotaging Our Daughters’ Body Image?
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
A new book by psychologist and body image researcher Renee Engeln says we all need to spend less time talking about beauty in order to “put it in its place” behind other more important matters – and mothers, grandmothers and aunts need to quit complaining about their bodies in front of young women!
How Moms Teach Daughters to Dislike Their Bodies
A new study has found that girls as young as seven learn how to dislike their bodies by hearing their mothers complain about looking “fat” or “old”.
Facebook Causing Body Image Problems Among Teen Girls
A recent study has found that teen girls who spend hours looking at photos on Facebook are more likely to experience body image problems that could lead to eating disorders.
Study: Supportive Families Help Girls’ Self-Image
A new study has found that girls with supportive families tend to have a healthier body image and sense of self-worth.
