This may lead to unhealthy behaviors. Groesz, Levine, and Murnen’s (2002) meta-analysis of 25 experiments testing the effects of exposure to ideal-body media imagery on various indices of body image found a modest but significant drop in body satisfaction, and the effect size was greater for those under age 19. A negative body image involves being overly focused on comparing your size, shape, or appearance with unrealistic ideals. Here, Disney missed out on their chance to have a positive impact on body image for their young audience. The effects of body image issues can be wide-ranging, and one effect can often set off a chain reaction of further effects. Moana, released in 2016, is the closest Disney currently has to a female lead (they declined to dub her a princess, per se) who has a more normal … For instance, many individuals with body image issues experience low self-esteem. Educational Specialist. Instead, they conformed to the unrealistic image that so many dolls adopt. Furthermore, researcher Sarah Coyne pointed out the ‘feminisation’ of Merida detracts from Merida’s fierce strength and independence in the film. Disney being criticized for female character who promote an unrealistic body type is -- if you'll pardon the reference -- a tale as old as time (or at least as old as the company). A person with low self-esteem may go on to make poor choices, such as abusing drugs. The Habit Heroes exhibit closed just three weeks after its soft launch (it has since relaunched with a kinder approach), but Disney is guilty of a decades old body-image … The evolution of Disney princesses and their effect on body image, gender roles, and the portrayal of love @inproceedings{Johnson2015TheEO, title={The evolution of Disney princesses and their effect on body image, gender roles, and the portrayal of love}, author={R. Johnson}, year={2015} } Disney debuted its Princess brand in 2000, and through the sale of toys, games, figurines and multiple fashion accessories, has made an estimated revenue of more than $5.5bn for the company. In fact, a 2018 study found that interacting with attractive influencers’ social media accounts led to worsened body image in young women, but the pictures of family members did not have an effect on body image. Johnson, Rachael Michelle, “The Evolution of Disney Princesses and their Effect on Body Image, Gender Roles, and the Portrayal of Love” (2015). Corpus ID: 53055681. 6. A quick look at how Disney perfection affects guy's body image too.