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Unpacking beauty norms and body image: Development and validation of the perceptions of beauty standards scale [PDF]

SAGE Open Medicine
Objectives: Perceptions of beauty, deeply rooted in societal norms, significantly impact self-esteem, self-concept, and mental well-being. This study aimed to develop and validate the Perceptions of Beauty Standards Scale, a tool designed to assess how ...
Shishir Paudel, Anisha Chalise, Shaina Tamrakar, Dhurba Khatri   +3 more
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Association between beauty standards shaped by social media and body dysmorphia among Egyptian medical students [PDF]

Scientific Reports
This study examines the relationship between exposure to unattainable beauty standards via social media and the prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder among medical students in Egypt. The rapid development of digital platforms, particularly social media,
Mohammed N. Abdelaziz, Ahmed R. A. Moustafa, Hajer Azzam, Anwar M. Bshar, Ismail S. Ismail, Omnia Yousry Elhadidy   +5 more
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The Beauty Ideal: The Effects of European Standards of Beauty on Black Women

Columbia Social Work Review, 2013
Black women are particularly vulnerable to the effects of European standards of beauty, because these standards emphasize skin colors and hair types that exclude many black women, especially those of darker skin.
Susan L. Bryant
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ISLAMIC BEAUTY: Socio-Semiotic Analysis of Facial Foam and Body Lotion Advertisement [PDF]

Journal of Indonesian Islam, 2012
This paper attempts to answer how Islamic Women define the concept of beauty in Ponds advertisement white beauty facial foam and body lotion on television.
Susi Herti Afriani
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Beauty Standards Portrayed in the Indonesian Adaptation of 200 Pounds Beauty

Al Huwiyah
This study aims to analyze the beauty standards in the Indonesian version of 200 Pounds Beauty (2023) using a qualitative descriptive approach and discourse analysis method developed by Sara Mills, focusing on feminism.
Tegar Dwi Laksono, Rustono Farady Marta, Joshua Fernando, Shanty Sudarji, Serilio Verdial Maria Borges   +4 more
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The constraints of stereotypical beauty standards on women [PDF]

SHS Web of Conferences
The allure of idealized body images portrayed in social short videos serves as a poignant reflection of the media's relentless scrutiny of individual appearance and body standards, further exacerbating the pervasive anxieties surrounding personal ...
Lyu Zhihan
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Negotiating beauty in Pakistan: A qualitative exploration of body image, nutrition, and cultural ideals among young women in Azad Jammu & Kashmir [PDF]

Dialogues in Health
Beauty is not a static or universal phenomenon. However, it is a dynamic ideal shaped by sociocultural patterns and practices. Particulalry, multiple sociocultural patterns prevail regarding how a female body should be maintained, displayed, and ...
Sajal Bint-e-Khalil, Inayat Ali
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Resistance Against Beauty Standards Stereotypes and Representation of Women’s Beauty Through BLP Beauty Advertisement

Perspektif: Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Sosial
Advertising is a medium for conveying persuasive messages to promote a product or brand. Many advertisers strive to find interesting concepts to capture the audience's attention.
Jhenika Tiara Tanca
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The Most Beautiful People [PDF]

JAMA Dermatology, 2017
Mayra B C Maymone, Eric A Secemsky, Roopal V Kundu   +2 more
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The Impact of Instagram on Individuals' Satisfaction with Their Appearance: A Case Study of Female University Students in Tehran [PDF]

Cyberspace Studies, 2023
Social media platforms like Instagram facilitate connections among individuals through the sharing of images and videos, substantially augmenting the potential for influencing their audience.
Narges Alikhani, Zeinab Shojaeian
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