New Delhi, (PTI) Having more positive body image is strongly associated with better psychological well-being and life satisfaction, according to a study involving 56,968 participants in 65 countries, including India.
The research, published in the journal Body Image, is one of the largest studies ever conducted on the topic of body image.
Previous research has shown that high levels of body appreciation are linked to a range of positive well-being traits such as improved self-esteem and healthy eating habits, and negatively associated with issues such as depression and anxiety.
