Study Suggests That Women Are Becoming More Accepting Of Their Bodies — And These Social Media Posts Are Proof

Despite being inundated with body-shaming advertisements, women today are more accepting of their bodies than they were previously, according to research introduced at the American Psychological Association’s 124th Annual Convention. A meta-analysis of more than 250 studies from 1981 to 2012 found that the dissatisfaction women had with their bodies gradually decreased over time. “The last two decades have witnessed increasing attention and awareness on a body acceptance movement aimed primarily at girls and women,” said researcher Bryan Karazsia. Read More…