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Research has shown that Instagram imagery can affect women's body image. However, it remains unclear how Instagram images are perceived, and which type of images can have a positive impact on body image. In this study (N = 170), we examined whether exposure to body positive and humorous parody (vs. body ideal) imagery would be perceived as critiques of thin body ideals, would elicit photo-based activity in the form of "likes", and would positively affect women's body image. Results showed that both body positivity and humorous parody images elicited more "likes" and were perceived as critiquing thin body standards more than body ideal images. Moreover, women's body satisfaction and positive mood were higher after exposure to body positivity and humorous parody compared to exposure to body ideal images. Women exposed to humorous parody also reported a lower drive for thinness. These findings demonstrate that both body positivity and humorous parody can be considered critiques that improve body image.
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The Journal of Psychology is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes empirical research and theoretical articles in applied areas of psychology, including: Behavioral Psychology Clinical Psychology Cognitive Psychology Counseling Psychology Cultural Psychology Economic Psychology Educational Psychology Environmental Psychology Ethics in Psychology Family Psychology and Couples Psychology Forensic Psychology Health Psychology Industrial and Personnel Psychology Managerial and Leadership Psychology Measurement/Assessment Professional Practice Psychology of Religion Psychotherapy School Psychology Social Psychology Sport Psychology Work, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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