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

The cases center on users like Kaley G.M., the plaintiff in the Los Angeles case, who said she developed depression, chronic anxiety and body image issues from early and intense exposure to social media.

From Barron's

"Because this is a registry-based study, we cannot determine exactly why or how these medications affect mood symptoms, but the association was quite strong. It is possible that, in addition to factors such as reduced alcohol consumption, weight loss-related improvements in body image, or relief associated with better glycemic control in diabetes, there may also be direct neurobiological mechanisms involved -- for example, through changes in the functioning of the brain's reward system," said Research Director, Docent Markku Lähteenvuo from the University of Eastern Finland.

From Science Daily

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