Academic Journal
Q1Body Image
About Body Image
Body Image is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier Ltd. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 2.11 and H-index of 125.
Coverage: 2004-2026. Research categories: Applied Psychology (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Eating Disorders and Behaviors; Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies; Obesity and Health Practices; Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification; Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior; Behavioral Health and Interventions.
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Reported open-access list prices
4,250.00 USD; 3,980.00 EUR; 3,400.00 GBP; 527,130.00 JPY
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2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102195Examining the associations of thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness with eating disorder symptoms in Chinese gender-diverse adults: The mixed role of appearance congruence
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2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102188“I see my body the way people see me”: A qualitative study on the acceptability and cultural adaptation of the mind.body.voice curriculum for Latina youth
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2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102202Exploring size-inclusive health promotion: A scoping review of societal and community initiatives
Evangeline Gardiner, Amy Kirkegaard, Lily O’Hara, Mark Robinson et al.
2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102193The causal impact of thin-ideal glorification vs criticism on emotional and body image outcomes
Hadas Hevron, Naama Shimoni, Noam Weinbach
2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102189Weight discrimination and disordered eating behaviors among young adults with high weight status
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2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102184Psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the Body Image Life Disengagement Questionnaire
Sara Ribeiro de Faria, Sandra Torres
2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102185Network Structures of Eating Disorder Symptoms and Protective Factors in Men and Women
Á. Zamora, L. Desdentado, S. Cerea, R. Herrero et al.
2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102198Does functionality appreciation moderate the relationship between self-objectification and aesthetic procedures via body dysmorphic concerns in Irish adults?
Aisling Douris, Ciara Mahon, Amanda Fitzgerald, Sarah Cooney et al.
2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102192Body image for boys and men in digital spaces: current findings and a conceptual reboot for future research
Scott J. Fatt, Yujing Shen, Scott Griffiths, Jasmine Fardouly et al.
2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102190Subcultural appearance identifications, body image, and self-objectification among men who have sex with men
Max Rulo, Jordan Primeaux, Halley Altieri, Brian P. Cole et al.
2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102187Testing social media feed curation: Effects of non-objectified body positivity, nature, and feed cleansing on young women’s body image
Veya Seekis, Kate E. Mulgrew, Ivanka Prichard, Hannah Manning et al.
2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102200Associations between muscle dysmorphia symptoms and sexual functioning among sexually active boys and young men
Kyle T. Ganson, Timothy Piatkowski, Alexander Testa, Jason M. Lavender et al.
2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102201Sociocultural factors in the prevention of body dissatisfaction and promotion of positive body image
Rachel F. Rodgers, Genevieve P. Nowicki, Mackenzie Cox, Siân A. McLean et al.
2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102171Language, themes and peer interactions in reddit body dysmorphic disorder forums
Holly G. Pedersen, Ravi Iyer, Philip J. Sumner, Susan L. Rossell et al.
2026-12 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102186An item response theory examination of the functionality appreciation scale
Joshua A. Marmara, Daniel Zarate
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102133Remote vs in-person high-level psychological support for visible difference: Insights from UK specialists
Philippa Tollow, Diana Harcourt
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102138Reviews
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