Body ideals have swung from ultra-thin to curvy and back again, but social media now puts those changing standards in front of young people constantly. Two eating disorder experts explain how online comparison and commentary about other people’s bodies can shape body image and what parents and guardians should watch for.
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- Dr. Rebecca Boswell, director, Princeton Center for Eating Disorders, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center
- Dr. Maria Rago, clinical psychologist, president, National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Dr. Rebecca Boswell, director of the Princeton Center For Eating Disorders At Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, says she’s particularly worried about how body types are viewed as aspirational trends.
Social media also adds oil to the fire by putting this kind of content front and center. If a picture or video pops up again and again, and you see this content more frequently over time, it’s natural to start questioning yourself.
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