 The study found that body image perception and body shape aesthetics differ significantly by gender. Girls tend to have a greater desire to be thinner than boys, and they also have a higher preference for an underweight body shape. Additionally, the study revealed that adolescent females are more likely to overestimate their body size and shape, while males are more likely to underestimate it. This article was authored by Huizi Song, Yepeng Kai, Qian Kai, and others.