Taylor Swift’s candid talk about body image inspires fans, US study finds

University of Vermont research suggests singer has positive impact because of willingness to discuss personal struggles

Taylor Swift's willingness to openly talk about struggles with body image and disordered eating have aided the pop superstar's fans in grappling with those issues themselves, according to new scientific research.

The authors of a University of Vermont (UVM) study published in the July issue of the Social Science & Medicine journal reached that conclusion after analyzing the top 200 TikTok and Reddit social media posts containing more than 8,300 comments pertaining to Swift, eating disorders and body image.