Body shaming - a young person's perspective

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Summary of report content

Heathwatch Sunderland's Youthwatch volunteers wanted to to gain a better understanding of young people of Sunderland’s knowledge and understanding of body shaming and the impact it was having on their overall health and wellbeing.  They undertook a survey to which 103 young people responded.

Key findings

44% have been impacted by body shaming 

87% think social media is a contributing factor to body shaming 

44%  didn’t know or were unsure who to contact if they needed support.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Sunderland
Publication date
Key themes
Health inequality
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Survey

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
103
Age group
13 to 15 years
16 to 17 years
18 to 24 years
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