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Girls who play with ‘ultrathin dolls’ more likely to have body image issues, study say – 7NEWS.com.au
A new study has revealed concerning results about what may happen if young girls play with these toys.
Ultrathin dolls could be detrimental to young girls body image, a new study has shown.
Researchers observed 5- to 9-year-olds playing with dolls of different body types and found girls who played with ultrathin dolls were more likely to want thin bodies, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Body Image.
The ultrathin dolls represent a source of thin ideals, which could potentially lead to long-term body dissatisfaction in young girls, said study author Lynda Boothroyd, professor…
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