Social media, looksmaxxing, and why men struggle with body image, with Roberto Olivardia, PhD
About this episode
Roberto Olivardia, PhD discusses men's body image issues and the impact of social media and societal trends.
For years, body image concerns and eating disorders were viewed as problems that primarily affected girls and women. But boys and men also struggle with body dissatisfaction, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia -- often in ways that go unnoticed. Roberto Olivardia, PhD, a clinical psychologist at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, discusses muscle dysmorphia; why body image disorders in men are frequently overlooked; how social media, the "manosphere," and trends like looksmaxxing are shaping young men's ideas about appearance and masculinity; and what parents, clinicians, and others can do to help boys and men build a healthier relationship with their bodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: American Psychological Association
Guest: Roberto Olivardia, PhD
Topics covered
- body image
- eating disorders
- men's health
- social media
- masculinity
- looksmaxxing
Keywords
- body image
- eating disorders
- men's health
- social media
- looksmaxxing
- muscle dysmorphia
- masculinity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School
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