Exploring Body Image Awareness With a Large Language Model-Based Conversational Agent: Qualitative Study With Young Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Body image plays a crucial role in both physical and mental health, influencing self-esteem, eating behaviors, and psychological well-being. Young adults are particularly vulnerable to body dissatisfaction, defined as negative thoughts or feelings about one's appearance. The benefits of positive body image, characterized by body appreciation and acceptance, are widely recognized, but few digital interventions are designed to support it for young adults.

Objective

We designed a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) agent integrating biomedical information on eating disorders and the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy to enable open-domain conversations on body image. The study explores young adults' strategies to maintain a positive body image without

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670058 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature