Shading brings 3D forms to life, beautifully carving out the shape of objects around us. Despite the importance of shading ...

Researchers have uncovered how primate brains transform flat, 2D visual inputs into rich, 3D mental representations of ...

The embodiment of avatars in virtual reality (VR) is a promising tool for enhancing the user’s mental health. A great example is the treatment of body image disturbances, where eliciting a full-body ...

By Stephen Beech Children’s perception of what is a "normal" body shape development from seven years of age, according to new research. Their opinions are affected by who they see ...

“Thus, these results have implications for our understanding of body size (mis)perception in health and well-being contexts as well as for our broader understanding of the development of body ...

The quotes from the source have been removed. New research has revealed children as young as seven develop perceptions of 'normal' body image. (Getty Images) We know adults can be easily influenced by ...

Children’s perception of what is a "normal" body shape development from seven years of age, according to new research. Their opinions are affected by who they see around them, say scientists.

Professor Lynda Boothroyd, from our Department of Psychology, discusses the flexibility of body weight perceptions in children and young adults, as part of a first-of-its-kind study. What we think of ...