Body image problems, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression are associated with social media use by teens. Given constant access to electronic devices, how can young people escape these harmful ...

Best friends influence a teen's emotions and grades, while popular peers dictate social media use and body image.

Total social media time does not significantly affect adolescents' weight concerns or dieting frequency, according to the study's findings. Exploratory analyses suggest potential associations between ...

New research shows how platforms like YouTube and Snapchat amplify body dissatisfaction among youth, with sociodemographic factors adding to the challenge—highlighting the need for targeted global ...

New research has linked the use of diet and fitness apps to problematic eating habits and body image issues, particularly in young people. It highlights the fine line that exists between using these ...

Every day, teens across the country wake up, take showers, get dressed for school and then look in the mirror. Many do not like what they see. A 2008 survey about self-esteem in young women found that ...

How young is too young to worry about muscles? For one boy in Arizona, it started happening at age 11. He became increasingly concerned about his body composition, his mom recalls — mostly, he was on ...

Q Our teen son seems fixated — almost obsessed — about how he looks. It’s not just filtering or editing his selfies. He seems almost panicky about his physique. Is that normal? A I think most of us ...