How do our peers through peer influence social reinforcement and modeling mechanisms shape someone’s body image?
They may weaken or strengthen body dissatisfaction
What is the sociocultural theory of body image?
normative body ideals” (i.e., what other people think is most attractive or desirable) are communicated through the mass media and are often reinforced by peers and family
What do girls do due to seeking peer acceptance?
girls adopt perceived weight-related peer beliefs and behaviors.
Why do girls internalize the body ideal more than man?
discussing their appearance more than boys