New in HCR: In a 3-week longitudinal study, Breves et al. (2025) find that body-positive influencer content, compared with fitspirational content, fostered stronger parasocial relationships and increased wishful identification and body satisfaction over time.
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Abstract. Body-focused influencers are ubiquitous on social media, promoting diverse messages around physical appearances, fitness, and self-acceptance. Th
