Exploring the Relationship Between Body Positivity, Social Media Exposure, and Self-Acceptance Among Young Adults

Author(s)	Ms. Anaswara T
Country	India
Abstract	This review of literature explores the complex relationship between body positivity and self-acceptance, highlighting the significance of promoting diverse representation and inclusivity in challenging traditional beauty standards. A comprehensive analysis of existing research reveals that body positivity is associated with improved mental health, increased self-esteem, and enhanced overall well-being. The review also examines the role of self-compassion, self-care, and media literacy in fostering body positivity and self-acceptance. Furthermore, it discusses the importance of diverse representation in media, advertising, and fashion in promoting body positivity and challenging societal beauty standards. This review aims to contribute to the existing body of knowledge on body positivity and self-acceptance, providing insights for future research, practice, and policy.
Keywords	Body positivity, self-acceptance, diverse representation, inclusivity, mental health, self-esteem, well-being
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-17
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51313
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9tz6c

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