Cultural Spin on Body Image

the-bigger-picture · health-and-living · 13 Sept 2018 · 33 mins listen

Body image is central to how you feel about yourself, and has a significant impact on mental and physical health. We speak to Professor Viren Swami, professor of social psychology at Anglia Ruskin University, on the ongoing struggle to define a positive body image and how cross-cultural differences complicate the issue.

Produced by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by:

Meera Sivasothy

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,History,People and Places,Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:

body image, psychology, mental health, sociology,Health and Living,The Bigger Picture

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