Researchers from College of Charleston Report New Studies and Findings in the Area of Mental Health Diseases and Conditions (A Sociocultural Exploration of the Impact Body Image Has On Black College-aged Women's Mental Health).

A recent study conducted by researchers from the College of Charleston explored the relationship between body image and mental well-being among Black American and Black immigrant women attending predominantly white universities. The study found that both groups had a positive association between body image and indicators of self-esteem and psychological well-being, as well as a negative association between body image and mental health issues such as social anxiety and depression. However, Black American women had a stronger association between their sense of self and self-esteem and psychological well-being compared to Black immigrant women. These findings contribute to the understanding of the impact of body image on the mental health of Black college-aged women. [Extracted from the article]