Adultish
The Body Image Book for Life

Packed with Q&As, facts and real-life stories, Adultish is the ultimate guide to taking-on adulthood with confidence and body positivity.

Charlotte Markey (Author)

9781009228961, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 1 August 2024

296 pages
21.7 x 14.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.5 kg

'This is a superb resource on navigating body image in late adolescence and emerging adulthood by a leading expert on body image and developmental psychology - Dr Charlotte Markey. Educating the reader using the latest scientific evidence yet written in an accessible and engaging manner, the books offers concrete strategies for building a positive relationship with the body and how to handle body image issues as they arise in daily life through social relationships and media. Dr Markey writes in an authentic and real way, incorporating the voices of young people who have struggled with body image issues alongside body image experts. This book has the potential to be a transformative read for young people that equips them with tools for feeling positively about their bodies and themselves in general.' Elizabeth A. Daniels, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England

Discover the ultimate guide to taking on adulthood with body confidence. In a world where body satisfaction plummets during adolescence, and a global pandemic and social media frenzy have created extra pressure, Adultish is a survival kit for young adults. This all-inclusive book provides evidence-based information on everything from social media and sex to mental health and nutrition. Packed with valuable features like Q&As, myth-busting, real-life stories, and expert advice, it is a go-to source for discovering the importance of self-acceptance and embarking on a journey towards loving the skin you're in.

1. What is body image?
2. Love yourself
3. Nourish your body
4. Cancel diet culture
5. Intuitive eating
6. Eating disorders
7. Mental health
8. Image influencers
9. 'Self-improvement'
10. Relationships
11. Be active
12. Physical health
13. Self-care
14. Change the world.

Subject Areas: Clinical psychology [MMJ]