Taylor Swift is undoubtedly the queen of all records. Her tour The Tour of the Eras has totaled 11 million viewers, her fortune is incredible and her influence could weigh in the next American presidential elections. She is also the only artist to have caused an earthquake of magnitude 2.3 on the Richter scale, the first singer to have been elected personality of the year by the prestigious Time magazine. We could extend the list because the albums are impressive, but there is another area in which the artist plays a positive role: that of eating disorders.
Taylor Swift Seen As A Role Model
A new study from researchers at the University of Vermont found that Taylor Swift’s openness about her body image and eating issues had a beneficial effect on the attitudes and behaviors of her peers. The star has never hidden her eating disorder. She’s mentioned it in songs like “Anti-Hero” and “You’re On Your Own, Kid.” She’s spoken openly about the pressure to conform to society’s beauty standards and the harmful behaviors she’s engaged in. She recently came out to defend Lady Gaga, who’s been the subject of persistent pregnancy rumors.
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Fans are encouraged to change their behavior
To reach this conclusion, the researchers selected two major social media platforms, TikTok and Reddit, known for their active Taylor Swift fan communities. They analyzed more than 8,300 comments. The messages were collected between October and November 2023. Bottom line: Many fans expressed their deep admiration for the star’s courage by sharing their own CAW struggles. Many comments highlighted how Taylor Swift’s transparency on these topics helped them feel better and seek healing.
“We found that fans who feel strongly connected to Taylor Swift change their behavior or attitudes about food or body image thanks to the revelations and messages that the singer conveys in her music.”explains Lizzy Pope, assistant professor in UVM’s Department of Nutrition and Food Science and co-author of the study, in a press release.
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Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
