One-Hour class could curb teen body image woes from social media
NCT ID NCT07189559
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a single, one-hour school program called Digital Bodies, designed to help teens challenge unrealistic appearance ideals they see online. Nearly 450 Italian high school students took part, with some receiving the session and others serving as a waitlist control. Researchers measured body satisfaction, internalization of appearance ideals, and self-objectification at baseline, right after the session, and eight weeks later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Digital Bodies program (one-hour interactive session using cognitive dissonance and critical literacy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer schools a simple, low-cost way to help teens feel better about their bodies and resist social media pressure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial in Italian schools. Results may not apply to other cultures or ages, and any benefits might fade over time.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Villa Garda Hospital
Garda, Verona, 37138, Italy
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