body image

References

body image

psychology

Written by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Learn about this topic in these articles:

anorexia nervosa
Causes and risk factors
…contribute to a negative subjective body image, a lack of awareness of internal feelings (including hunger and emotions), a family history of eating disturbances, social influence, and psychological factors. Psychological factors can include a range of influences, such as an anxious temperament, perfectionistic or obsessive tendencies, a history of trauma,…
Read More
…contribute to a negative subjective body image, a lack of awareness of internal feelings (including hunger and emotions), a family history of eating disturbances, social influence, and psychological factors. Psychological factors can include a range of influences, such as an anxious temperament, perfectionistic or obsessive tendencies, a history of trauma,…
Read More

body dysmorphic disorder
…(BDD), the person’s preoccupation with physical appearance is overwhelming and is centred on a feature that is usually not noticeable to others. The obsession ultimately is so significant as to disrupt the person’s daily life and increase their risk of other mental health issues, including depression and suicidal thoughts or…
Read More
…(BDD), the person’s preoccupation with physical appearance is overwhelming and is centred on a feature that is usually not noticeable to others. The obsession ultimately is so significant as to disrupt the person’s daily life and increase their risk of other mental health issues, including depression and suicidal thoughts or…
Read More