An exploration of appearance and health messages present in pregnancy magazines.
This study explored appearance-related images and messages present in pregnancy magazines (e.g. Fit Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Newborn, and Pregnancy Magazine). A substantial portion of advertisements and articles promoted appearance-related products or products for postpartum weight loss. Health messages and messages related to diet and exercise were also present. Images also sexualized pregnant women's bodies. Appearance-related messages aimed toward pregnant women may be problematic and may contribute to body dissatisfaction in these women.
University of South Florida, USA.
Leah
L
Boepple
University of South Florida, USA.
J Kevin
JK
Thompson
D000329:Advertising; D001828:Body Image / Q000523:psychology*; D004032:Diet; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D049590:Postpartum Period / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology*; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000523:psychology*; D015431:Weight Loss; D061217:Weight Reduction Programs
appearance; body image; health psychology; media; pregnancy