Disclaimers on retouched photos don't solve problem of negative body image

Monday, December 2, 2019 - 11:20 in Psychology & Sociology

Labels that warn an image has been altered or enhanced do nothing to mitigate women's negative perceptions of their appearance, according to a new study. More importantly, some disclaimers heightened and even harmed body dissatisfaction in at-risk women, the study showed.

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