body image

American  

noun

1. an intellectual or idealized image of what one's body is or should be like that is sometimes misconceived in such mental disorders as anorexia nervosa.

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body image British  

noun

1. psychol an individual's concept of his or her own body

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Etymology

Origin of body image

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

And the MPs said they were concerned by the influence of social media platforms and online influencers who are contributing to worsening body image and increasing demand for cosmetic procedures, particularly among young women and girls.

From BBC

Tilly had seen various therapists over the years but none which specialised in body image.

From BBC

Ysabella Marin, a senior psychology major, said her research in the Future Scholars Program has focused on the impact of social media on men’s body image.

From Los Angeles Times

"I've struggled with my body image for a lot of my life, as I'm sure most people have," he wrote.

From BBC

Yet the group also ventured into deeper territory — boundaries, mental health, body image and community.

From Los Angeles Times