For parents worried about how Disney princesses might impact their child's self-image, a new study is saying, “Let it go.”
Specifically, researchers asked whether the body size of each Disney princess affected kids' body esteem and gendered play behavior. These included the oldest and newest generations of princesses, who were coded into thin, average, and above average/heavy body categories. For example, Snow White was “thin,” while Moana was “average.”
In total, 340 children and their caregivers were selected from an ongoing study on kids' development as it relates to entertainment, called Project M.E.D.I.A. At 3 years old and again at 4 years old, caregivers were asked about how much their children liked or felt good about their bodies. They also were asked about children's traditionally masculine or feminine play, based on which toys they preferred.
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