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Disney ‘princess culture’ may make children more progressive about women, BYU researcher finds

Following Disney characters may also reduce views of toxic masculinity, study reports.

(Disney) Moana, left (voiced by Auli'i Cravalho) stands her ground with the demigod Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) in Disney's movie "Moana." A study by a Brigham Young University developmental psychologist finds that children who engage in Disney's "princess culture" — with characters such as Moana — develop more progressive views about women.

(Disney) Moana, left (voiced by Auli'i Cravalho) stands her ground with the demigod Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) in Disney's movie "Moana." A study by a Brigham Young University developmental psychologist finds that children who engage in Disney's "princess culture" — with characters such as Moana — develop more progressive views about women.

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