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The effect of appearance and functionality concerns, and weight status, on negative body image mental health literacy in women Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Kristen Murray, Jack Davey, Mosa Dennis, Darcy Harris, Erin Hayman, Elizabeth Rieger
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A brief mindfulness meditation can ameliorate the effects of exposure to idealised social media images on self-esteem, mood, and body appreciation in young women: An online randomised controlled experiment Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 R. Hooper, E. Guest, C. Ramsey-Wade, A. Slater
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Self-compassion and relationship status moderate the relationship between sexual minority status and body image concerns Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Elisa Sarda, Julie Arsandaux, Quentin Ferré, Rachel F. Rodgers
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Experiences of appearance conversations among young people living with a visible difference Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Johanna Kling, Kristin Billaud Feragen
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Self-objectification in Chinese pregnant women: The mixed role of functionality appreciation Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Wesley R. Barnhart, Shuqi Cui, Yinuo Xu, Tianxiang Cui, Chuyi Tan, Yumeng Zhao, Junyu Yin, Jinbo He
Extensions of objectification theory to pregnant women are few and continued research is needed to better understand the psychological consequences of significant changes to physical appearance during pregnancy. Specific interests in this area include functionality appreciation which may be particularly relevant to pregnancy. Research in this area is also lacking representation of non-Western cultural
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Clinical characteristics among sexual minority and heterosexual women with body dysmorphic disorder Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Emma C. Wolfe, Ivar Snorrason, Zoë E. Laky, Peyton Miyares, Dalton Klare, Angela Fang, Berta Summers, Katharine A. Phillips, Sabine Wilhelm, Jennifer L. Greenberg
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a common disorder associated with substantial comorbidity, impairment, and poor quality of life. Research on subcultural variations of BDD is limited but may impact assessment and treatment of the disorder. The current study examined clinical features in a sample of sexual minority (SM; = 43) and heterosexual (n = 155) women with diagnosed BDD. Participants completed
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Exploring the associations between muscularity teasing and eating and body image disturbances in Chinese men and women Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Jinbo He, Shuqi Cui, Tianxiang Cui, Wesley R. Barnhart, Jiayi Han, Yinuo Xu, Jason M. Nagata
This study described muscularity teasing in both men and women and explored its associations with eating and body image disturbances in adults from China. A total of 900 Chinese adults (50% women) were recruited online. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationships between muscularity teasing and a battery of measures on eating and body image disturbances. Gender differences
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How social media images of sexualized young women elicit appearance commentary from their peers and reinforce objectification Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Megan A. Vendemia, Jesse Fox
Social media platforms like Instagram enable users to share, view, and provide feedback on images, including photographs of oneself (e.g., selfies). In a 3 × 2 between-subjects online experiment, we investigated how women evaluate and react to photographs of their peers on social media and the role that feedback might play in both objectification of others and oneself. U.S. adult young women ( = 256;
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Daily instability in body dissatisfaction in individuals with and without eating disorders Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Lisa Y. Zhu, Vittoria Trolio, Alexia E. Miller, Ege Bicaker, Sarah E. Racine
Body dissatisfaction (BD) includes negative thoughts and feelings about one’s body shape. Although typically assessed as a trait, BD has been found to fluctuate within a day. The present study examined whether daily instability in BD differs according to trait BD, eating disorder (ED) diagnosis, and engagement in maladaptive exercise. Participants with EDs ( = 166) and controls ( = 44) completed a
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Positive self-beliefs mediate the association between body appreciation and positive mental health Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Viren Swami, Martin Voracek, Jennifer Todd, Adrian Furnham, George Horne, Ulrich S. Tran
Previous work has supported direct, positive associations between body appreciation and positive mental health, but has largely neglected to examine possible indirect mechanistic pathways. Here, we propose one relevant mediational pathway, wherein body appreciation is associated with positive mental health via positive self-beliefs (i.e., cognitions that lead individuals to view themselves, their lives
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Body appreciation predicts lower levels of orthorexia nervosa symptoms: Prospective findings Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Claudia Liu, Mariel Messer, Cleo Anderson, Zoe McClure, Jake Linardon
Recent evidence shows that negative body image may be a potential risk factor for symptoms of orthorexia nervosa (ON). However, whether positive body image plays a protective role against symptoms of ON remains unclear. Although prior research has established associations between body appreciation (a core component of positive body image) and ON symptoms, this research is limited to cross-sectional
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My mother, sisters, and I: Investigating the role of female family members in body dissatisfaction and disordered eating behaviours among young Middle-Eastern women Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-02-18 Melanie Rebecca Deek, Eva Kemps, Ivanka Prichard
The global rise in body dissatisfaction and disordered eating concerns is apparent; however, limited research in Middle-Eastern populations gives an incomplete understanding of these concerns. The present study recruited 377 young women aged 18 to 25 years from the Middle-East for an online survey to determine how female family members may contribute to body dissatisfaction and disordered eating behaviours
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The roles of negative affect and emotion differentiation in the experience of ‘feeling fat’ among undergraduate students: An ecological momentary assessment study Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Adrienne Mehak, Ege Bicaker, Sarah E. Racine
‘Feeling fat’ is the somatic experience of being overweight not fully explained by objective body mass. According to the body displacement hypothesis, ‘feeling fat’ occurs when diffuse negative emotions are projected onto the body in lieu of adaptive emotion regulation. Emotion differentiation, the ability to experience and label discrete emotions, is an important skill for adaptively addressing emotion
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Attentional engagement with and disengagement from appearance ideals: Differential associations with body dissatisfaction frequency and duration? Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Laura Dondzilo, Rachel F. Rodgers, Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Lenny R. Vartanian, Isabel Krug, David A. Preece, Jasmine MacLeod, Colin MacLeod
Recent work has served to dissociate two dimensions of trait body dissatisfaction: body dissatisfaction frequency and body dissatisfaction duration. The present study sought to evaluate whether body dissatisfaction frequency and body dissatisfaction duration are each associated with distinct patterns of appearance-related cognitive processing. It was hypothesized that speeded attentional engagement
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Translation and validation of the Body Esteem Scale in Adults and Adolescents among Indonesian adolescents Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Kirsty M. Garbett, Nadia Craddock, Sharon Haywood, Chloe Hayes, Kholisah Nasution, L. Ayu Saraswati, Bernie E. Medise, Silia Vitoratou, Phillippa C. Diedrichs
There is a need for a psychometrically robust body image measure to advance body image scholarship among Indonesian adolescents. This study aimed to validate a Bahasa Indonesia version of the Body Esteem Scale for Adults and Adolescents (BESAA). The measure was forward and back translated from English into Bahasa Indonesia (i.e., primary Indonesian language) and was assessed for comprehension and cultural
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A systematic review of weight stigma and disordered eating cognitions and behaviors Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Jordan A. Levinson, Shruti Kinkel-Ram, Bethany Myers, Jeffrey M. Hunger
Weight stigma is persistent across contexts and is associated with disordered eating cognitions and behaviors. This systematic review aimed to examine the existing literature that has explored the relationship between weight stigma and disordered eating cognitions and behaviors. We specifically examined three dimensions of weight stigma – experienced, anticipated, and internalized – and adopted an
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Validation of the Appearance-Related Social Media Consciousness Scale with Chinese adolescents and young adults Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Bijie Tie, Xiongjian Yang, Jiang Qiu
Research has revealed a negative association between appearance-related social media consciousness (ASMC) and mental health, but the impact of this association in the Chinese population remains understudied. This study examined the psychometric properties of the ASMC scale among Chinese adolescents and young adults and to further investigate the scale’s measurement invariance and differences in ASMC
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On liking how you look and feeling sexy: Quantifying the overlap between sexual desirability and body satisfaction in a sample of Australian Grindr users Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Wesley Grey, Emily A. Harris, Elise K. Kalokerinos, Scott Griffiths
The body image field aims to cultivate positive body image. To do so, it must appreciate factors contributing to positive body image. Sexual desirability is one such factor. Using experience sampling data from Australian Grindr users, we aimed to quantify the overlap between sexual desirability and body satisfaction. We found sexual desirability and body satisfaction correlated strongly between- ( =
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Dissemination of a dissonance-based body image promotion program for mothers and daughters in church settings: A controlled pilot study of Reclaiming Beauty Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Kerstin K. Blomquist, William D. Ellison, Sofia Siddiqui, Kate Montgomery
This proof of concept, controlled pilot study expands on existing dissonance-based body image promotion programs by testing a modified version of the for 136 mothers and daughters aged 11–18 years old in church settings called Mothers (n = 30) and their daughters (n = 35) who participated in were compared to mothers (n = 32) and daughters (n = 39) in a waitlist, assessment-only, control group on body
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Translation and validation of a Chinese version of the Appearance Schemas Inventory-Revised in Chinese adults Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Yuhan Chen, Siyu Wang, Wesley R. Barnhart, Jianwen Song, Shuqi Cui, Feng Ji, Jinbo He
The current study translated the Appearance Schemas Inventory-Revised (ASI-R) into Chinese (Mandarin) and examined its psychometric properties in Chinese adult women and men. Sample 1 included 400 women and 400 men to examine the factor structure of the ASI-R with exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Sample 2 involved 300 women and 300 men, and the EFA-derived factor structures in Sample 1 of the ASI-R
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The Sociostructural-Intersectional Body Image (SIBI) framework: Understanding the impact of white supremacy in body image research and practice Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Antoinette M. Landor, Virginia L. Ramseyer Winter, Idia Binitie Thurston, Jamie Chan, Nadia Craddock, Brianna A. Ladd, Tracy L. Tylka, Viren Swami, Laurel B. Watson, Sophia Choukas-Bradley
White supremacy and racial inequities have long pervaded psychological research, including body image scholarship and practice. The experiences of white, heterosexual, able-bodied, cisgender (predominantly college) women from wealthy, Westernized nations have been centered throughout body image research and practice, thereby perpetuating myths of invulnerability among racialized groups and casting
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Australian elite sport coaches’ mental health literacy of eating disorders, orthorexia, and muscle dysmorphia in athletes: A qualitative study Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Jardine Mitchell, Molly Tilbrook, Litza Kiropoulos, Isabel Krug
Athletes have an increased risk of developing eating disorders (EDs) compared to non-athletes. Coaches are in a unique position to identify symptoms and promote timely support; however, research has not yet explored coaches’ mental health literacy about DSM-5 EDs and related orthorexia and muscle dysmorphia conditions in elite athletes. Eighteen Australian elite sport coaches from aesthetic, weight-class
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A cognitive dissonance body image intervention ‘Free Being Me’ delivered by guide leaders to adolescent girl guides in India: A pilot and acceptability trial Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Nicole Paraskeva, Georgina Pegram, Radhika Goel, Manika Mandhaani, Vanya Suneja, Paul White, Phillippa C. Diedrichs
This pilot study assessed the acceptability and pre-post intervention effects of a cognitive dissonance-based body image intervention, , delivered by Guide leaders to adolescent girls in India. Girls aged 11–14 years ( = 12.6, = 117), who were members of the national scouting and guiding association of India, received the intervention across five weekly 1-hour group sessions. The primary outcome (body
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Examining the association of structural stigmas with body image-related outcomes among sexual minority individuals Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Autumn J. Askew, Alyson Randall, Jordan C. Alvarez, Connor I. Elbe, Nicolas Caravelli, Manuel Gonzales IV, Arjan van der Star, Aaron J. Blashill
Sexual minority individuals display heightened body image disturbance, which is associated with negative health outcomes. Structural stigmas are associated with negative health outcomes among sexual minority individuals, but the association between structural stigmas and body image is not understood. Using a linear regression approach, we examined how U.S. state-level structural racism and structural
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Adaptation and validation of the Body Image Life Disengagement Questionnaire (BILD-Q) for use in english among adolescents in urban India Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Farheen Hasan, Kirsty M. Garbett, Phillippa C. Diedrichs, Anshula Chaudhry, Latika Ahuja, Eleanora Uglik-Marucha, Silia Vitoratou, Megha Dhillon, Hemal Shroff, Helena Lewis-Smith
Body image concerns are a global issue among adolescents, including in India. These concerns can prevent adolescents from engaging in everyday life activities, impeding social and academic development. However, at present, there are no psychometrically valid measures to assess such impact in the Indian context. This study culturally adapted and validated the Body Image Life Disengagement Questionnaire
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The influence of pornography on heterosexual black men and women’s genital self-image & grooming Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Shemeka Thorpe, Natalie Malone, Rayven L. Peterson, Praise Iyiewuare, Destin L. Mizelle, Candice N. Hargons
Pornography consumption may negatively impact Black men’s and women’s genital self-image. Poor genital self-image is linked to negative mental health outcomes and sexual dysfunction. Despite this, little work has examined genital self-image among Black men and women, a group whose genital self-image may be informed by racist-gendered stereotypes and perceived expectations for genital grooming. The
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The female athletic ideal — Friend or foe? Fit, thin, and athletic body ideals and their associations with women’s body image Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Maryam Marashi, Kristen M. Lucibello, Catherine M. Sabiston
The internalization of body ideals is a critical predictor of body image and health behaviors. Thin and athletic ideal internalization in women need to be elucidated. The aims of the current study included: (i) describing the endorsement of thin and athletic body ideals among women and (ii) examining group differences in negative and positive self-conscious emotions and body image. Participants ( = 392
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What is needed for eating disorder prevention for transgender and gender diverse young adults? Findings from asynchronous online focus groups Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Allegra R. Gordon, Savannah Roberts, Scout Silverstein, Kelsey L. Rose, Ethan Lopez, Jerel P. Calzo
Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) young adults face higher risk of eating disorder (ED) symptoms than cisgender peers. Evidence-based ED prevention programs exist but must be adapted to meet the needs of diverse TGD populations. We conducted eight asynchronous online focus groups in 2019 with 66 ethnically and gender diverse TGD young adults (18–30 years) living in the United States. Participants
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Sociocultural pressures and body related experiences during pregnancy and the postpartum period: A qualitative study Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Rachel F. Rodgers, Jenna Campagna, Gabriella Hayes, Aditi Sharma, Edwards Runquist, Angelica Fiuza, Ayanna Coburn-Sanderson, Emily Zimmerman, Niva Piran
Sociocultural pressures to pursue unrealistic appearance expectations and control body shape and weight during pregnancy and postpartum periods have been increasing. Little is known about messages from different sources that may constitute unhelpful or protective influences. The aim of this study was to qualitatively examine messages women received from the sociocultural environment during pregnancy
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Congenital melanocytic naevus (CMN) through the lens: Using photo-elicitation interviews to explore adjustment in adolescents with a rare birthmark condition Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Ella Guest, Heidi Williamson, Diana Harcourt
Adolescents with the rare birthmarks congenital melanocytic naevi (CMN) experience physical and psychosocial challenges, many of which stem from looking different from the ‘norm’. However, some adjust and have positive experiences. Understanding the lived experiences of adolescents who have adjusted to CMN can provide a holistic picture of adjustment and inform the development of support and interventions
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An examination of the unique contributions of body image and internalized weight bias to psychological well-being outcomes Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Robert A. Carels, Emily Jansen, Lydia Mansour, Rhonda Byrd, Abigail L. Metzler
High correlations between measures of internalized weight bias (IWB) and body image (BI) have resulted in concerns that IWB is conceptually redundant with BI. This investigation examined the contribution of the unique variance of BI and IWB on three important, weight-related factors: self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and body shame. The study included 403 participants recruited through a Qualtrics
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Flex Friday: A content analysis of men’s fitspiration on Instagram Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Kirina Angrish, David Oshana, Kimberley L. Gammage
Fitspiration is a social media trend that utilizes images and quotes to promote and inspire physical health and fitness. However, research has shown Fitspiration reinforces the rigidly defined appearance ideal, particularly in women, which can lead to negative body image. There remains limited understanding of the characteristics and impact of men’s Fitspiration. The purpose of this content analysis
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Negative body image mental health literacy in women: Exploring aesthetic and functional concerns and the role of self-objectification Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Jessica Hewitt, Kristen Murray
Despite its high prevalence in women, few studies have examined lay knowledge and beliefs about negative body image. Yet, studies applying mental health literacy to body image problems suggest recognition of appearance concerns is poor, which could impede help-seeking. The present study extended previous work by investigating problem recognition, beliefs and help-seeking for aesthetic and functional
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Evaluating a school-based body image lesson in Indonesia: A randomised controlled trial Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Nadia Craddock, Mahira Budhraja, Kirsty M. Garbett, Kholisah Nasution, Caterina Gentili, Chairunnisa Rizkiah, Zoë Haime, L. Ayu Saraswati, Bernie E. Medise, Paul White, Phillippa C. Diedrichs, Heidi Williamson
Negative body image is a common public health concern among adolescents, globally. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness, implementation fidelity, and acceptability of a single session, school-based universal body image intervention in Indonesia. A total of 1926 adolescents (59.4 % girls) and 12 school guidance counsellors (lesson facilitators) from nine state junior secondary
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“I tried to appreciate it in a different way”: Older lesbian, bisexual, and queer women’s body image and embodiment across the life course Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Erica V. Bennett, Kassandra A. Welch, Olivia J. Fischer
We examined the life histories of older lesbian, bisexual, and queer women, focusing on the stories they told about their bodies and sexuality from early to later life. Guided by a narrative constructionist approach, a series of two life history interviews were conducted with 17 lesbian, bisexual, and queer women aged 65–86. Two themes were constructed through a narrative thematic analysis: Queering
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“There’s No Separating My View of My Body from My Autism”: A qualitative study of positive body image in autistic individuals Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Phaedra Longhurst, Jane Aspell, Jennifer Todd, Viren Swami
While scholars have investigated positive body image across diverse populations, extant theory largely excludes those with differing socio-cognitive experiences, such as autistic individuals. Using constructivist grounded theory, this study sought to develop a grounded theory of positive body image in autistic individuals. One-to-one interviews with photo-elicitation were conducted with 20 autistic
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Digging into digital buffets: A systematic review of eating-related social media content and its relationship with body image and eating behaviours Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Yu Wu, Eva Kemps, Ivanka Prichard
Recently, researchers have started investigating the influence of eating-focused social media content on viewers’ body image and eating behaviour. The current systematic review collates the evidence for the relationship between exposure to eating-related social media content and people’s body image, disordered eating, food consumption, and eating-related opinions. Following PRISMA guidelines, searches
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A few thoughts on recent operationalizations of the construct of internalization of appearance ideals Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 J, ., , K, e, v, i, n, , T, h, o, m, p, s, o, n
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Body dissatisfaction and disordered eating symptoms in children’s daily life: Can parents protect against appearance comparison on social media? Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Jolien De Coen, Lien Goossens, Guy Bosmans, Gillian Debra, Sandra Verbeken
Research suggests that body dissatisfaction is common among children. However, it remains largely unknown how body dissatisfaction occurs on a daily basis and which environmental factors are linked to this. The purpose of this study was to examine (1) state body dissatisfaction, dietary restraint, compensatory exercise and loss of control eating among children and its association with upward comparisons
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Experiences of embodiment during pregnancy and the postpartum period: A qualitative study Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Rachel F. Rodgers, Jenna Campagna, Gabriella Hayes, Aditi Sharma, Edwards Runquist, Angelica Fiuza, Ayanna Coburn-Sanderson, Emily Zimmerman, Niva Piran
Pregnancy and the postpartum period have been identified as times when women experience important changes in their physical bodies. Yet, little is known about the ways in which these experiences may be related to positive embodiment, or in contrast experienced as restricting and objectifying. Thus, the aim of this study was to qualitatively examine the way in which women experienced embodiment during
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#mybestmidlife: Profiles of photo-based social media use and body image among midlife women Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Rachel F. Rodgers, Gennevieve P. Nowicki
Empirical data, predominantly from young women, suggest photo-based social media use is associated with greater body dissatisfaction. The present study aimed to extend these findings to midlife women and identify risk profiles for maladaptive appearance-focused social media use. A convenience sample of female Instagram users aged 40 or over (= 50.92 years) ( = 192) was collected. Most participants
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An experimental investigation of whether body-positive messaging on fitspiration and diverse images can improve state body image in women Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Emily Hepburn, Kate E. Mulgrew
Viewing body-positive content on social media can benefit women's body image. Previous research has conceptualised body positivity broadly, and therefore it remains unclear whether some components are more useful than others. This study examined the impact of body appreciation or body functionality messages (in addition to a mixed condition) overlaid across different image types to influence women’s
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Does the interpersonal theory of suicide explain relationships between muscle dysmorphia symptoms and suicidal ideation? Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 William Grunewald, Shelby N. Ortiz, Robert W. Morgan, April R. Smith
Muscle dysmorphia (MD) symptoms are robustly associated with suicidal thoughts/behaviors. Risk factors for suicidal ideation, such as perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness, may help explain the relationship between MD symptoms and suicidal ideation. The current study extended past cross-sectional research by testing if perceived burdensomeness and/or thwarted belongingness mediated longitudinal
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A guide to exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) and bifactor-ESEM in body image research Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-10-29 Viren Swami, Christophe Maïano, Alexandre J.S. Morin
Traditionally, assessments of factor validity of body image instruments have relied on exploratory or confirmatory factor analysis. However, the emergence of exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM), a resurgence of interest in bifactor models, and the ability to combine both models (bifactor-ESEM) is beginning to shape the future of body image research. For these analytic approaches to truly
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Experimental research on non-idealized models: A systematic literature review Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-10-21 Orpha de Lenne, Laura Vandenbosch, Tim Smits, Steven Eggermont
Current literature on non-idealized models seems to offer mixed evidence on whether such models generate a positive body image and increase advertising effectiveness. To closely investigate this claim, we conducted a systematic review to summarize the empirical findings on the effects of non-idealized models on body image, well-being, and advertising outcomes among men and women. To contextualize these
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An ACT self-help intervention for adults with a visible difference in appearance: A pilot feasibility and acceptability randomized controlled study Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-10-14 Luke David Powell, Vasilis S. Vasiliou, Andrew R. Thompson
Individuals living with a visible difference in appearance experience high levels of social anxiety, yet self-help interventions for this heterogeneous population are not available. We conducted a pilot trial of a novel Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based self-help intervention.Individuals with anxiety about having a visible difference in appearance (n = 284) were randomized to an ACT-based
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Pilot feasibility and acceptability trial of BE REAL’s BodyKind: A universal school-based body image intervention for adolescents Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-10-07 Ciara Mahon, Denise Hamburger, Zali Yager, Mayra Almaraz, Jan Mooney, Tran Tran, Orlagh O’Dowd, Lia Bauert, KG Smith, Verenice Gomez-Trejo, Jennifer B. Webb
Body dissatisfaction is prevalent among adolescents and a primary risk factor for eating disorders, yet there are few body image interventions for older adolescents that support development of positive body image. Therefore, we assessed the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of BodyKind, a four-lesson, mixed gender, teacher-led, school-based curriculum for older adolescents, that
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“Eat more protein, build more muscle”: A grounded theory study of muscle-building behaviors among Canadian adolescents and young adults Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Kyle T. Ganson, Lynn Nguyen, Ali Raza Hasan Ali, Jason M. Nagata, Rachel F. Rodgers, Stuart B. Murray, Ramona Alaggia
Unique risk factors for the development of muscle dissatisfaction and engagement in muscle-building behaviors have been described by theoretical frameworks and supported by empirical research. What remains unknown are the unique processes, including catalysts and facilitators, which underpin engagement in muscle-building behaviors. Therefore, this study used a grounded theory methodology to elucidate
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Exploring the tripartite influence model of body image and disordered eating among adolescent girls living in Australia, China, India, and Iran Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Vani Kakar, Jasmine Fardouly, Ronald M. Rapee, Mingchung Guo, Soroor Arman, Elham Niazi
The aim of this study was to evaluate the tripartite influence model of body image and disordered eating among 12–18-year-old girls (N = 900) living in Australia (n = 184), China (n = 293), India (n = 223), and Iran (n = 200). Participants completed measures about appearance pressures from family, peers, and media, thin-ideal internalization, appearance comparisons, appearance satisfaction, and disordered
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Psychometric properties of a Spanish translation of the Functionality Appreciation Scale (FAS) in adults from Colombia Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Moisés Mebarak, Jennifer Todd, Ana Maria Chamorro Coneo, Andrés Muñoz-Alvis, Jean David Polo-Vargas, Carlos De Los Reyes Aragón, Maura Herrera, Martha Martínez, Olga Lucía Hoyos De Los Ríos, Juan Mendoza, Angélica Carrasquilla, Viren Swami
The 7-item Functionality Appreciation Scale (FAS) measures the extent of an individual’s appreciation of their body for what it can do and is capable of doing. Although the FAS has been widely used in diverse linguistic contexts, it has not been previously translated into Spanish. Here, we examined the psychometric properties of a novel Spanish translation of the FAS in Colombian adults. A total of
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‘I wish my body looked like theirs!’: How positive appearance comments on social media impact adolescents' body dissatisfaction Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-09-30 Nikol Kvardova, Hana Machackova, Hayriye Gulec
Despite robust research evidence for the role of attractive-body portrayals in body image, the effect of positive appearance comments that endorse them on social media remains unclear. Therefore, using a between-subject experimental design and the data from 613 Czech adolescents (52% girls) aged 13–18 (M = 15.5, SD = 1.7), the present study examined exposure to positive appearance comments on body
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A qualitative exploration of positive body image experiences among nonbinary individuals Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Jennifer Paff Ogle, Ashlie N. Johnson, Kelly L. Reddy-Best, Jennifer Harmon, Kristen Morris, Piper Kittersong
One group whose positive body image experiences remain under-explored is individuals who identify as nonbinary, gender fluid, and/or genderqueer (including other nonbinary identities). Thus, we sought to answer the questions: What does it look like to have a positive body image for a nonbinary person? and How do nonbinary persons form and maintain a positive body image? To answer these questions, we
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Additive and interactive associations among body appreciation, self-compassion, and gender in understanding college students’ health behaviors Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Kristin J. August, Dua Malik, Charlotte H. Markey, Kristen Woods, Geneva C. Gerwitz
Body appreciation and self-compassion are associated with each other and individually associated with important health behaviors. Less is known about their combined associations with health behaviors, although previous work has examined self-compassion as a moderator of negative body image experiences. Self-compassion may likewise amplify the positive association between body appreciation and engagement
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Birds of a feather flocking together on Instagram: How racially similar followers and followings on Instagram are linked to young women’s body image Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-09-24 Heather Gahler, Jiaqi Zeng, Kun Yan, Larissa Terán, Leah Dajches, Jennifer Stevens Aubrey
In light of recent studies demonstrating the detrimental effects of social media use on young women’s body image, we examined the racial composition of young women’s Instagram followers, as well as the racial composition of the individuals in young women’s followed Instagram accounts, in relation to their appearance ideals and body image. Based on social identity theory (Tajfel & Turner, 1979), we
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How exposure to body neutrality content on TikTok affects young women’s body image and mood Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Veya Seekis, Rebecca K. Lawrence
Body neutrality aims to encourage a non-judgmental attitude towards the body and prioritize functionality over appearance. This study examined the impact of exposure to TikTok body neutrality content on young women’s body image and mood. The sample comprised 189 undergraduate women (Mage = 19.25, SD = 1.98) who were randomly assigned to view one of three compilation TikTok videos on body neutrality
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Validation of the Muscularity Bias Internalization Scale in Chinese women Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Jinbo He, Shuqi Cui, Wesley R. Barnhart, Yinuo Xu, Sihe Shen, Jiaming Lin, Jason M. Nagata
The Muscularity Bias Internalization Scale (MBIS) captures an individual’s endorsement of stereotypical beliefs about muscularity and engagement in self-stigmatizing evaluations about their muscularity. The MBIS has been validated in Chinese men and Lebanese men and women, showing strong internal consistency reliability and construct validity. Because muscularity-related body image concerns are present
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Psychometric properties of a Dutch translation of the Functionality Appreciation Scale (FAS) among adults in the Netherlands Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Jessica M. Alleva, Marieke Custers, Yi Wu, Carolien Martijn
The Functionality Appreciation Scale (FAS; Alleva et al., 2017) measures functionality appreciation, the extent to which people appreciate their body for what it is able to do. We translated the FAS to Dutch and evaluated its factor structure and psychometric properties among 471 native Dutch speakers in the Netherlands (255 cisgender women, 204 cisgender men, 8 nonbinary, 1 “other,” 3 “rather not
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Food insecurity is associated with muscle dysmorphia symptomatology among a sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Kyle T. Ganson, Nelson Pang, Alexander Testa, Dylan B. Jackson, Jason M. Nagata
Prior research has documented the association between food insecurity and eating disorders, disordered eating behaviors, and body dissatisfaction. No known research has investigated whether food insecurity is associated with muscle dysmorphia symptomatology, which was the aim of this study. Data from 912 adolescents and young adults in Canada were analyzed. Linear regression analyses were used to determine
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Validation and measurement invariance of a Korean version of the Body Appreciation Scale-2 in cisgender sexual minorities and heterosexual adults Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Minsun Lee
The Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2) has been validated in various languages across samples with different characteristics. However, its validation and invariance based on sexual orientation in Korean samples have yet to be examined. The current study validated the psychometric properties of the BAS-2 in Korean sexual minorities, and examined measurement invariance between sexual minority and heterosexual
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Inhabiting the body: Exploring the link between embodiment and identity in community adolescents Body Image (IF 5.58) Pub Date : 2023-09-09 Lore Vankerckhoven, Laurence Claes, Leni Raemen, Janne Vanderhaegen, Steven Eggermont, Koen Luyckx
The intricate relationship between the body and identity has been highlighted in previous studies. However, a holistic approach to the body that focuses on embodiment is lacking in research examining body - identity linkages. The current study (N = 917 adolescents; 58% female; Mage = 16.17, range = 14–19 years) examined the psychometric properties of a Dutch translation of the Experience of Embodiment