Definition of terms
Body Image - degree of body dissatisfaction or also the self-estimation of the body. E.g. the discrepancy between ones own body characteristics and the characteristics of the model or the Difference between the estimated body size and the actual body size
Meta-Analysis is the combination of the results of several studies that address a set of related research hypotheses. It is useful at this point in time since a lot of research with multiple conflicting outcomes has been conducted. It is considered as more Systematic, explicit, exhaustive than qualitative reviews.
Theoretical Background
Festinger´s social comparison theory (1954)
People evaluate themselves through comparisons and are more likely to compare themselves with those who are somehow similar. Researchers suggest that this can have an negative effect and end in body dissatisfaction which then leads to sadness, discouragement and depression
Gerbner´s cultivation theory (1960s)
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