A thin Barbie or any other thin doll can create body shape dissatisfaction for young girls. Girls exposed to extremely thin dolls may cause them to have lower body esteem. Young girls who are exposed too early to a thin doll can give them an unrealistic thin body image that contributes to an increased risk of eating disorders in their future. Older girls are not as negatively affected by thin Barbies or thin dolls in general. To read more about this study, the full article can be purchased online.