These days it’s hard to miss the body positivity movement. But love and respect for the body isn’t new and wasn’t invented by the west. Indeed, global research I’ve collaborated on has found that body appreciation is understood and experienced the same way all over the world – even if we did find large differences in levels of body appreciation between different countries.
But first, it’s important to understand what body image and body appreciation mean in psychology.
Body image is the “inside view” that you have of yourself. Historically, body image research was focused on negative aspects, such as appearance anxiety or clinical conditions including body dysmorphic disorder. Over the past two decades, however, the study of positive body image has gained momentum.
People who have high body appreciation are more likely to appreciate the unique characteristics of, and be attentive to the needs of, their bodies. These people also tend to reject narrow appearance ideals as the only form of human beauty.
Body positivity is a movement that promotes positive views of all bodies, whereas body appreciation is an inner relationship to your own body.
Body appreciation in diverse populations
Body appreciation is usually measured by researchers using the Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2), which includes statements such as “I respect my body” and “I feel love for my body”. An important question for scientists is whether the BAS-2 measures body appreciation in the same way for different groups of people.
To answer this question, my colleagues and I in the Body Image in Nature Survey – a consortium of 253 international scientists – asked participants from 65 countries speaking 40 different languages to complete the BAS-2. In one of the largest studies ever conducted on body image, we found that the BAS-2 was understood in the same way across all communities.
Other studies have found that the BAS-2 is understood in much the same way across sexual orientations and gender identities. This means that body appreciation can be considered a good example of a positive phenomenon, much like feelings of happiness and life satisfaction.
It also means scientists can compare levels of body appreciation across diverse communities. In our cross-national study, we found large differences in body appreciation across countries – with Malta, Taiwan and Bangladesh having the highest overall scores, and Australia, India and the UK having the lowest. One possibility, supported by our findings, is that greater cultural distance from westernised contexts allows people to disentangle their self-worth from their physical appearance.
Other work has shown that men tend to have higher body appreciation than women, and that body appreciation increases with age. It may be that men and older people tend to experience less pressure to attain prescriptive appearance ideals.
When does it start?
Experiences of body appreciation often develop early in life. For example, interviews with Swedish adolescents who were satisfied with their appearance found that they accepted their physical imperfections. These adolescents seemed to appreciate what the body is able to do, rather than what it looks like.
Social contexts in which people can feel acceptance and belonging – such as supportive friends and encouraging romantic partners – are crucial for the early development of body appreciation.
In these and other interviews, participants typically say that excelling in physical or other activities, such as singing or exploring one’s sexuality, helped them develop feelings of agency and body appreciation.
Why is body appreciation important?
There are many reasons why developing body appreciation is beneficial. For example, greater body appreciation is reliably associated with heathier eating styles. It also reduces the likelihood of experiencing symptoms of eating disorders, including binge eating and restrictive eating.
Body appreciation is also associated with more positive mental health. A 2022 review of 240 papers found that higher levels of body appreciation were associated with greater self-compassion and life satisfaction, as well as fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Greater body appreciation is also associated with healthier lifestyle choices. Another 2022 review of nine studies with mostly western participants found that body appreciation was associated with less health-compromising behaviour, including risky sexual activity and alcohol abuse.
Other research has found that greater body appreciation provides a strong foundation for developing more liberal, sex-positive attitudes, as well as more positive sexual experiences including sexual satisfaction. Additionally, greater body appreciation is associated with more positive attitudes toward breastfeeding and stronger motivation to engage in physical activity.
Promoting body appreciation
What all of these studies suggest is that greater body appreciation can provide a strong platform for all manner of positive behaviour and attitudes. When people appreciate their bodies, they are more likely to be attentive to their bodily needs and feel more connected to their bodies. This, in turn, motivates a desire to maintain good mental and physical health.
For children and adolescents, yoga and physical activity are beneficial, and there are also picture books that can help children understand what body appreciation looks and feels like.
For adults, many embodying activities – things that promote a sense of inhabiting our bodies – can promote body appreciation. Examples include dance and other forms of physical activity, life drawing, and even just going for a walk in nature.
Viren Swami does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Where: Crescent Street, between Sainte-Catherine and de Maisonneuve, Montreal, QC</p><p> When: June 12 to 15</p><p> Price: Free</p><p>A Montreal classic. This free outdoor festival includes live music, racing simulators, car displays, food trucks, and merch tents. It's one of the liveliest street parties of the weekend and open to all ages.</p><p>This year's party will expand onto de Maisonneuve Boulevard, where new sponsor activations and experiences will unfold alongside the usual Crescent Street festivities.</p><p><a href="https://www.crescentgrandprix.com/2025-festival" target="_blank">More info</a></p><h3>Maison SI (Windsor Station)</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DI4QWwrtcYK/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Where: Windsor Station, 1100 Av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC</p><p> When: June 13 & 14</p><p> Price: Tickets start at $175</p><p>This isn't just a party — it's two nights of DJs, fashion, and full-throttle energy in one of Montreal's most iconic venues. Replacing the legendary Maxim Party, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-grand-prix-si-party-2025" target="_blank">Maison SI will take over Windsor Station</a> with sets from HUGEL on Friday and FISHER on Saturday, plus fashion shows, beauty lounges, and retro racing vibes. It's glitzy, glamorous, and definitely one of the weekend's biggest blowouts.</p><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-grand-prix-si-party-2025" target="_blank">Tickets and info</a></p><h3>Ritz Royale (Ritz-Carlton Hotel)</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKaUNCgTqDz/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Where: The Ritz-Carlton Montreal, 1228 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC</p><p> When: June 13</p><p> Price: Tickets start at $995</p><p>This exclusive black-tie gala at the Ritz-Carlton is where Grand Prix glamour meets old-school elegance. Expect gourmet food, champagne, DJs, live performances, and a crowd dressed to impress. If you're looking to party like the paddock elite, this is one of the most luxurious tickets in town.</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ritz-royale-tickets-1310585770319" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tickets and info</a></p><h3>ABGE (Auberge Saint-Gabriel)</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKPlipFxJ-W/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Where: Auberge Saint-Gabriel, 426 Saint-Gabriel Street, Old Montreal</p><p><span></span>When: June 12 to 15</p><p> Price: Varies by event (tickets available online)</p><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/oldest-montreal-restaurants-still-open" target="_blank">Montreal's oldest restaurant</a> is hosting four days of Grand Prix events, with something different happening each night — from late-night DJ sets and art installations to a laid-back Miami-style brunch and a Sunday wind-down party. The historic venue transforms its ballroom, speakeasy basement, and upstairs lounge into distinct party zones, drawing a mix of locals, celebs, and the racing crowd.</p><p><a href="https://abgegp.com/" target="_blank">Tickets and info</a><a href="https://abgegp.com" target="_blank"></a></p><h3>Formule Peel</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ceo3ItAJ4_-/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p><strong>Where:</strong> <span style="background-color: initial;">Bord'Elle, 390 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, QC</span></p><p><span style="background-color: initial;"></span><strong>When:</strong> <span style="background-color: initial;">June 12 to 14</span></p><p> <strong>Price:</strong> Decided upon guestlist and/or bottle service inquiry</p><p>Bord'Elle is bringing its signature Gatsby style glamour to Grand Prix weekend with three nights of burlesque-infused revelry. Thursday features DJ Crusy, Friday heats up with DJ Vice, and Saturday concludes with a back-to-back set from Marcel Wynn and Zack Cola.</p><p> Expect aerial performances, champagne towers, and a crowd dressed to impress in this 1920s-inspired venue.<a alt="https://grandprixmontreal.com/clubs/bordelle/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" href="https://grandprixmontreal.com/clubs/bordelle/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="https://bordelle.ca/" target="_blank">Tickets and info</a></p><h3>Race Week at La Voûte</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJUdwNypmrW/?hl=en" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p><strong>Where:</strong> <span style="background-color: initial;">La Voûte, 360 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, QC</span></p><p> <strong>When:</strong> June 12 to 15</p><p> <strong>Price:</strong> General admission tickets start at $50</p><p>La Voûte is transforming its historic bank vault setting into a four-night cabaret of high-octane nightlife. The lineup includes explosive sets from Joezi, DJ Aik, Nicolas Monier, Messina, and Jim Leblanc, all soundtracking a weekend of late-night dancing and underground decadence. </p><p><a target="_blank">Tickets and info</a></p><h3>The Roman Empire at Bar George</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKAb10NRxnI/?hl=en" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Where: <span style="background-color: initial;">Bar George, 1440 Rue Drummond, Montreal, QC</span></p><p><span style="background-color: initial;"></span>When: <span style="background-color: initial;">June 12 to 15</span></p><p> Price: Free entry with a reservation</p><p>Bar George is going full gladiator mode for Grand Prix weekend. The historic space at Le Mount Stephen gets a Roman Empire makeover, with four nights of over-the-top vibes, late-night DJ sets, and decadent food and drinks. Expect a different feel each night with names like Aik, The Neighbors, Johan Pfeiffer, Jojo & Toddy Flores, and Ange Palmer on the decks. </p><p>A toga is not required, but you might feel underdressed.</p><p><a href="https://www.bargeorge.ca/" target="_blank">More info</a></p><h3>Yoko Luna</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJR958EJcns/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p><strong>Where:</strong> Yoko Luna, 1234 de la Montagne, Montreal, QC</p><p><span></span><strong>When:</strong> June 12 to 15</p><p> <strong>Price:</strong> $50 for general admission</p><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal/a-japanese-themed-supper-club-is-opening-in-montreal-itll-be-the-biggest-in-canada" target="_blank">Canada's largest supper club</a> is pulling out all the stops for Race Week. Yoko Luna is hosting four nights of dinner-party chaos with DJs, performers, and high-energy sets. Thursday kicks off with Drift, followed by a Friday headliner from SISTEK. Saturday brings Autograf to the stage, and things wind down (sort of) on Sunday with Wakyn's cinematic sound. If you're into immersive nightlife, this one's a sure bet.</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/YokoLuna_MTL?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafO-SuAAJk0kx_Il78B71hiHZmzQutLyaT5G6WEB2TJ2NT6R5REFQIGdjQpfg_aem_8AktkLi064Drs4qIENWr9g" target="_blank">Tickets and info</a></p><h3>New City Gas</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQAyTgytnW/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Where: New City Gas, 950 Rue Ottawa, Montreal, QC</p><p> When: June 13 to 15</p><p> Price: General admission starts at $40</p><p>New City Gas is going full throttle for Grand Prix weekend with three massive nights of music and lights. Friday kicks off with Kasango, Saturday brings G-EAZY and Murda Beatz to the decks, and Sunday wraps it all up with a set from Don Diablo and Surf Mesa. </p><p>It's one of the biggest venues in town, so patrons can expect packed crowds, lasers, and late-night energy that goes way past the podium.</p><p><a href="https://newcitygas.com" target="_blank">Tickets and info</a></p><h3>Soubois GP '25</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQHNjSN45_/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Where: Soubois, <span style="background-color: initial;">1106 Blvd. de Maisonneuve O, Montreal, QC</span></p><p> When: June 12 to 15</p><p> Price: Tickets start at $60</p><p>Soubois is going all out for Grand Prix weekend with four nights of high-energy parties in its underground forest setting. The lineup features Elexsandom, Purple Miami, DJ Cruz, and Moojo, each bringing their unique sound to keep the dance floor moving. </p><p>For a pre-party bite, check out Sotto, Soubois' new Italian spot serving up handmade pasta and elevated classics.</p><p><a href="https://grandprix.soubois.com/" target="_blank">Tickets and info</a></p>
