Nicola Relph

Hero or villain? An experimental investigation on the influence of superhero media on muscular-ideal internalisation and body dissatisfaction in emerging adult men

Superhero films dominate modern cinema and are frequently consumed by men in emerging adulthood. However, these films often depict male superheroes with unattainable muscular physiques. Whilst previous research suggests that exposure to idealised male imagery can induce body diss...