Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Body Image is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes scientific articles on body image and human physical appearance. It welcomes contributions from psychological science, social and behavioral sciences, and medical and health sciences, with a weight-inclusive focus. The journal publishes a variety of article types and encourages work centered on minoritized populations, open science principles, and interdisciplinary special issues.
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Subject
Psychiatry, Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor
5.4
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1740-1445
eISSN
1873-6807
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
USD 4290 APC for open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.
Submission Instructions
Body Image accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points no longer than 85 characters each as a separate editable file, and an AI-use declaration in the methods section if AI or AI-assisted tools were used in the research design or methods.
References
Citations in the text must follow American Psychological Association style. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by letters after the year.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and figures must be separately numbered, cited in the text, and accompanied by captions explaining symbols and abbreviations.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, and if AI or AI-assisted tools were used as part of the research design or methods, the methods section must describe the tool name, version or extension numbers, and manufacturer in a reproducible manner.
References
Citations in the text must follow American Psychological Association style. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters such as a, b, and c.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions and figures must be cited in the text and accompanied by captions that include a brief title and description.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, article highlights are not required until the final files stage, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared upon submission while AI used in research design or methods must be described in the methods section reproducibly.
References
Citations in the text must follow American Psychological Association style. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text with consecutive numbering and captions, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
Scale Development Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, and if AI or AI-assisted tools were used as part of the research design or methods, their use must be described in the methods section in a reproducible manner.
References
Citations in the text must follow American Psychological Association style. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries labeled a, b, c, and any cited reference appearing in both the text and reference list.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with consecutive numbering and captions, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
Replication Studies
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights are not required until the final files stage, and any AI or AI-assisted tools used in the research design or methods must be described in the methods section in a reproducible manner.
References
Citations in the text must follow American Psychological Association style. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must be cited, numbered in sequence, supplied as separate files, and accompanied by captions explaining symbols and abbreviations.
Theoretical Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and a declaration of generative AI use in manuscript preparation upon submission.
References
Citations in the text must follow American Psychological Association style. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters after the year.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each be cited, numbered in sequence, and accompanied by a caption.
Unexpected Results Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights are not required until the final files stage, and any AI or AI-assisted tools used in the research design or methods must be described in the methods section in a reproducible manner.
References
Citations in the text must follow American Psychological Association style. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must be cited, numbered in sequence, and accompanied by captions.
Null Results Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, and if AI or AI-assisted tools were used as part of the research design or methods, the methods section must describe the use in a reproducible manner including the model or tool name, version or extension numbers, and manufacturer.
References
Citations in the text must follow American Psychological Association style. The reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters after the year.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
Adaptation Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Include 1 to 7 English keywords, and if AI or AI-assisted tools were used in the research design or methods, describe them in the methods section in a reproducible manner while declaring any generative AI used in manuscript preparation upon submission.
References
Citations in the text must follow American Psychological Association style. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year works distinguished by letters after the year.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and all figures and tables must be cited in the text with figures numbered consecutively and accompanied by captions.
Brief Research Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 3000 words or fewer from Introduction through Discussion. Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, article highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points, and a declaration of generative AI use upon submission if such tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References
Reference list must include no more than 30 references. Citations in the text must follow American Psychological Association style. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables
There is no limit on the number of tables and figures. Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text with consecutive numbering and captions, and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in sequence, and provided with captions.
Recent Publications
Psychological and sociocultural patterns of cosmetic-procedure consideration: A machine-learning approach
Mehdi Akbari, Roya Forootan, Zahra Tabar, Basad Barajeeh, Mark D. Griffiths
10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102135
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Development and efficacy of a cognitive dissonance-based intervention program for intuitive eating: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Thainá Richelli Oliveira Resende, Marle dos Santos Alvarenga, Pedro Henrique Berbert de Carvalho
10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102129
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How self-disclaimers and comments shape the influences of idealized appearance images on young adult women’s body dissatisfaction
Xiaohan Shi, Ting He, Liangshuang Yao, Gengfeng Niu, Xiaojun Sun
10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102126
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“I don’t care what you like, when I look in the mirror, I need to be happy”: A qualitative study of hair-related positive body image
Elly Anastasiades, Jennifer Todd, Elizabeth Kirk, Viren Swami
10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102136
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Exploring body size and shape discrepancies in U.S. Black, White, and Latina women: Associations with body ideals, dissatisfaction, and disordered eating
Laura E. Boyajian, Catherine Jirikowic Harbert, Madeline Palermo, Diana M. Rancourt
10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102131
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
2 days from submission to first decision; 67 days from submission to decision after review; 170 days from submission to acceptance; 9 days from acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to Body Image using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
USD 4290 APC for open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.
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Consumer Perception and Purchasing Behavior
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