Fajer Alenezi

Introduction Social norms and expectations often integrate weight into body image, framing it as a key determinant of perceived health, beauty, and personal worth.1–3 Thinness is frequently idealized by society, culture, and media as an important standard of health, beauty, and personal value, perpetuating restrictive and often unattainable body image ideals.2,4 This cultural influence, conveyed through media, health messaging, and social interactions, often pressures individuals to...