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Cultural Spin on Body Image

Prof Viren Swami, Professor of Social Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University, UK

13-Sep-18 16:00

Cultural Spin on Body Image

Body image is central to how you feel about yourself, and has a significant impact on mental and physical health. We speak to Professor Viren Swami, professor of social psychology at Anglia Ruskin University, on the ongoing struggle to define a positive body image and how cross-cultural differences complicate the issue.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy


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