Chloe L. Richard

• University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Anxious-withdrawal is a well-established individual risk factor for psychosocial difficulties during adolescence. It is unknown, however, whether it also places youth at increased risk for physical health problems, such as sleep difficulties. This study examines the concurrent and prospective associations between anxious-withdrawal and six types of...

This study qualitatively examined perceptions of the Aerie Real campaign that utilized images that had not been digitally modified, as well as its capacity to contribute to positive body image. A sample of 35 college women, of mean age of 19.48 (range = 18-23 years) participated in individual interviews focused on their perceptions and reactions to...

Background Dating apps are largely visual platforms and based on evaluations of the attractiveness of users. Thus, engaging with this type of social media may be associated with body image concerns. Objective This study aimed to explore the relationship between dating app use and body image. Methods College students (n = 170, 50% females) reporte...

Increasing emphasis has been placed on health and fitness as desirable goals. However, much of this pursuit of health may in fact be a pursuit of appearance ideals, including the thin, toned, lean, and muscular ideal. The aim of the current study was to examine the content of images labeled as #healthy and other health-related hashtags on Instagram...