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Barbie Syndrome is a term used to describe the psychological and behavioral tendencies exhibited by individuals who strive to attain the idealized physical attributes and lifestyle associated with Barbie dolls. Although not an official medical diagnostic category, this phenomenon is commonly linked to body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and is frequently observed among adolescent girls, though it can also manifest in individuals across different age groups. The unrealistic body proportions of Barbie

Self-esteem is a psychological concept that refers to an individual’s evaluations of themselves, the extent to which they value themselves, and how much they like their self-concept. More technically, it is described as the individual’s assessment of the discrepancy between their current self-image (the real self) and their ideal self (the person they wish to be). The greater the overlap between these two self-perceptions, the higher the individual’s self-esteem. Self-esteem is a learned process