Body image statistics 2024: 50+ shocking facts
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By Dr Jake Linardon
Body image problems need to be taken seriously.
And in 2024, now more than ever.
Body image problems are one of the strongest risk factors for the development of an eating disorder, not to mention that they also lead to other unhealthy weight control behaviours.
Read on as we share a number of shocking statistics and facts about body image.
What is body image?
Body image refers to how we think about, feel and act towards our body. It is a multifaceted construct, meaning that it consists of many different perceptual, attitudinal, and behavioural components.
Negative body image can cause so many negative outcomes, like:
- Depressive and anxiety symptomology
- Increased risk of suicidal thoughts
- Low self-esteem
- Interpersonal problems
- Alcohol and drug use and abuse
- Reduced physical activity
- Loss of sex drive
- Stress
- Social isolation
- Decreased motivation to seek help
- Perfectionistic tendencies
- Repetitive negative thoughts
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There are so many different elements ...
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