Research Links Height Dissatisfaction to Mental Health Issues

Height dissatisfaction is associated with lower self-esteem, anxiety, loneliness, depression, and reduced quality of life. Heightened drive for muscularity and thinness, body image concerns, and social avoidance are documented emergent behaviors in a peer-reviewed narrative review.

According to Reddit Science, these findings highlight the significant impact that perceptions of height can have on mental health and overall well-being.