Reality TV fuels body anxiety in young people, says survey
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Study by Mental Health Foundation finds 24% say shows cause body image issues
By Mattha Busby
Reality TV is fuelling young people’s anxiety about their bodies, which can lead to suicidal thoughts, according to a survey released ahead of the new series of Love Island.
As one of ITV’s most high-profile programmes, there have been calls for the show to feature more plus-size participants to properly reflect society, as scrutiny grows of the effect reality TV has on contestants and viewers.
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