Combating Negative Body Image

About-Face: Combating Negative Body Image on College Campuses

By Jamie Workman, Miami University
It’s no mystery that a woman’s body image is affected by outside influences. The media, family influences, one’s peers, and campus environment are all key factors that play a role in how a woman views herself. Statistics show that negative body image is on the rise among traditionally aged college women. Let’s discuss more about how living on a college campus impacts many women’s self-image and how colleges are combating this phenomenon. Be prepared to share ideas and initiatives from your own campus and leave with ideas to help your students!