Center for Body Image Research and Policy

Fathers Struggle with Body Image Talks with Their Daughters

Jan 14, 2021 | News

Read Full Article Here Body image is an issue that many people feel that they struggle with, and sometimes from a young age. Psychologists are interested in how parenting may shape a child’s self-body image and how that could lead to a positive relationship with their...

It Really Presents a Struggle for Females, Especially my Little Girl: Exploring Fathers’ Experiences Discussing Body Image with Their Young Daughters

Nov 2, 2020 | Published Studies

Abstract: Body dissatisfaction in children, particularly young girls, is a growing concern around the world. The home environment can have a strong influence on children’s well-being, and parents may contribute to their children’s positive or negative body image...

More Pleasure in Hookups with Good Body Image

Oct 12, 2020 | News

Read Full Article Here On the flip side, negatively perceived body image is correlated to sexual malfunction for people engaging in hookups. “One of the things that I like about this study is that when researchers talk about sexual health and sexual function, they’re...

Here’s How Your Body Image Can Impact Your Sexual Health

Apr 6, 2020 | Resources

Experts explain how your body image impacts your sexual health. It can be challenging to get out of your head during a hookup if you don’t feel 100% comfortable in your own skin…  Read Full Article...

Study by MU Professor Shows Racism in Skin Tones, Not Just Skin Colors

Nov 5, 2019 | Resources

One study, conducted by an MU professor, suggests racism is extended to skin tone. Antionette Landor, assistant professor of human development and family science, recently published a study called “Skin-tone trauma: historical and contemporary influences on the health...