Comparing Current Appearance to Past Selves Harms Body Image
The 11-item scale found upward self-comparison is tied to body shame and disordered eating, while downward comparison is linked to body appreciation.
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A clinical psychology study conducted in the US revealed that comparing oneself to one's younger and thinner selves, rather than comparing oneself to others, is more likely to trigger eating disorders, body shame, and depression.
"Oh, I can't believe how much I've changed." It's a phrase that psychologist Nichole Wood-Barcalow listened to over and over again from her patients, as they watched old photos, videos or memories of when they were younger. That repetition ended up giving rise to a new study. For decades, research on body image focused on how ... Continue reading "Why looking at your photos from ten years ago can hurt you more than compare you to others"
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The risk of looking back at former versions of ourselves
For decades, body image researchers have focused almost exclusively on how we compare ourselves to others and the toll it takes on our well-being. But a new study from The Ohio State University shows that we are often our own worst critics, especially when comparing who we are today with past versions of ourselves.
Studies from Ohio University have shown that the comparison between the body now and what it used to be deserves greater attention. The study led the psychologist Tracy Tilka, and was published in the 2026 body photo magazine, where the post of old images assessed [...] may increase the concern of the physical image appeared first on Digital Fapplet.
Old Photos May Fuel Body Image Worries
An old photograph can bring back happy memories. But it can also leave someone wondering why they no longer look the same. Research from The Ohio State University suggests that comparing today’s body with a past version of it deserves more attention. The study, led by psychology professor Tracy Tylka, was published in Body Image […] The post Old Photos May Fuel Body Image Worries appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.
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