The harmful effects of idealized Instagram content: Self-affirmation interventions do not mitigate decreased body satisfaction and less positive affect.
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- 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.102005
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- 2026 Mar
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@article{allodium:10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.102005,
title = {The harmful effects of idealized Instagram content: Self-affirmation interventions do not mitigate decreased body satisfaction and less positive affect.},
author = {Couture Bue AC and Meshi D},
year = {2026},
journal = {Body image},
doi = {10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.102005},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.102005}
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TY - JOUR TI - The harmful effects of idealized Instagram content: Self-affirmation interventions do not mitigate decreased body satisfaction and less positive affect. AU - Couture Bue AC AU - Meshi D PY - 2026 JO - Body image DO - 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.102005 UR - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.102005 ER -
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AC, C. B., & D, M. (2026). The harmful effects of idealized Instagram content: Self-affirmation interventions do not mitigate decreased body satisfaction and less positive affect.. Body image. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.102005
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