Internalization of the Thin-Ideal and Eating Pathology in Kuwaiti Adult Women
Additionally, internalization of the thin-ideal is an established risk factor for the development…
Browsing: Body Image
Egypt’s Youth Battle Eating Disorders Amid Shifting Beauty Ideals
Egyptian and broader Arab cultures have traditionally celebrated curvier body types, linking them…
Death of Turkish influencer reignites debate on body image, online pressures
The recent death of Turkish social media influencer Nihal Candan, who had been battling anorexia…
Body Image among Girls in Indonesia: Associations with Disordered Eating Behaviors, Life Engagement, Desire for Cosmetic Surgery and Psychosocial Influences
This study has identified that over half of Indonesian adolescent girls do not have…
Is the hijab protective? An investigation of body image and related constructs among British Muslim women
More specifically, it has been proposed that use of the hijab, or Islamic head-…
Anxiety and Mental Health in Islam: The connection with Physical Health and Fitness
Islamic beliefs emphasize mental, bodily, and spiritual wellness. Spiritual pursuits, physical exercise, and a balanced…
Occurrence, sociodemographic, and clinical correlates of eating disorders among a sample of secondary school students in Egypt
Ancient Arab culture regarded fatness as a sign of fertility and femininity for many decades…