When examining the body positivity movement in today’s society and looking at the factors that influence young adolescent girls’ images of themselves, it is clear that there are three prevalent topics that affect body positivity both in positive and negative ways. These three topics consist of social media, mental health and eating disorders. It is important to discuss the implications surrounding how the body positive movement has taken such a stance in society today, but also the factors that shape body positivity and give it its meaning. There is a lot of meaningful research out there that shows the effects of social media on body positivity and how that can create physical as well as mental health issues for women and young girls.