The Impact of Different Forms of #fitspiration Imagery on Body Image, Mood, and Self-Objectification among Young Women

Sex Roles ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 78 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 789-798 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivanka Prichard ◽  
Annabel C. McLachlan ◽  
Tiffany Lavis ◽  
Marika Tiggemann
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Self Objectification ◽  
The Impact

Predictors of Self-Objectification in New Female Fitness Center Members

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivanka Prichard ◽  
Marika Tiggemann
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Female Fitness ◽  
Negative Body Image ◽  
Fitness Center ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Exercising Women ◽  
Reasons For Exercise ◽  
Self Objectification

This study aimed to identify predictors of self-objectification among exercising women. A brief questionnaire incorporating demographic questions and measures of self-objectification was completed by 133 new female fitness center members (aged 16 to 68 years) upon joining a fitness center and 12 months later. Results demonstrated that young women who remained fitness center members had greater self-objectification at 12 months than women who ceased their memberships. Furthermore, both initial age and reasons for exercise predicted subsequent increases in self-objectification. Specifically, being younger, as well as being more motivated by appearance-related reasons to exercise, predicted self-objectification at 12 months. These findings suggest that young women exercising within the fitness center environment may be at an increased risk of developing self-objectification, one of the predictors of negative body image and disordered eating.

scholarly journals The impact of value orientations on body image and the use of physical beauty practices by young women in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia

Sociologija ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucija Cevnik
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
The Body ◽  
Modernization Theory ◽  
Media Impact ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Physical Beauty

This work deals with the assessment of the impact of value orientations on body image and the use of physical beauty practices by young women in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. The transitional course of events as well as the historical, cultural and religious differences of each country have also left their mark on the role and position of women in each of the countries. This research deals with how much modernization did, in terms of modernization theory (Inglehart and Welzel, 2007), through a system of dominant value orientations the use of the media and cultural features of the countries analysed, influenced the differences in the perception and understanding of the female body, which is reflected in the body image of women and the use of physical beauty practices. We analyse the impact of the factors (values, media influence, sociodemographic factors and body mass index (BMI)) on body image and the use of physical beauty practices by young women in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. The results did not confirm a direct impact on body image values, however, the value orientations were shown to be a relevant factor of the media impact and the use of beauty practices. Body image was also statistically significantly influenced by BMI and some sociodemographic factors (education, wealth). A significant impact of sociodemographic factors (size of place of residence, education, wealth) on values and physical practices was also proven.

scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on social network sites use, body image disturbances and self-esteem among adolescents and young women

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Vall-Roqué ◽  
Ana Andrés ◽  
Carmina Saldaña
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Drive For Thinness ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Body Image Disturbances ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This study aimed to determine the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on social network sites (SNS) use and to explore whether SNS use is associated with body image disturbances and low self-esteem. A total of 2601 women living in Spain aged 14-35 years completed questionnaire measures of SNS use, self-esteem, body dissatisfaction and drive for thinness. In the survey, participants were asked about their use of SNS at the moment of answering the survey and before lockdown. A statistically significant increase was found in the frequency of use of all studied SNS (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook) during lockdown, as well as in the number of women following appearance-focused Instagram accounts. Moreover, significant relationships were found between the frequency of Instagram use and body dissatisfaction, drive for thinness and low self-esteem in the younger age group (14-24), and between the frequency of Instagram use and drive for thinness in the older age group (25-35). Following appearance-focused accounts on Instagram was related to body dissatisfaction and drive for thinness in the younger group, and only to drive for thinness in the older group (25-35). Following appearance-focused accounts on Instagram and a higher frequency of use of Instagram significantly predicted higher levels of drive for thinness. These results suggest that lockdown has had an impact on SNS use, and this might be linked to increased drive for thinness and eating disorder risk among adolescents and young women.

Sexual health in young women with metastatic breast cancer: The state of the science.

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (34_suppl) ◽  
pp. 223-223
Author(s):  
Marissa Rose Silverman ◽  
Michael W. Rabow
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Metastatic Breast Cancer ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Metastatic Breast ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
State Of The Science ◽  
The Impact

223 Background: The incidence of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in women under 40 is increasing. Sexual health is a key element of quality of life (QOL) and is impacted by MBC. While those searching the Internet receive primarily anecdotal information, the state of the science around MBC and sexual health for young women appears to be limited. Methods: Four databases were searched for English language articles: PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, and Sociological Abstracts.Search topics included sexual health, sexual activity, intimacy, gender identity, sexual orientation, body image, and/or intimate partner relationships among young women with MBC. Results: 598 studies were reviewed; 9 met selection criteria. Four studies were included on body image and sexual activity: 2 reported a correlation between young age and poor body image; in a third, no relationship was found for women 30-49; in the fourth, among patients with metastatic or localized disease, women < 45 placed greater importance on body image or changes in sex life than women > 65. Three studies examined sexual health and treatment: a review of hormonal therapies in young patients recommended that sexual side effects be considered; a qualitative study reported on the impact of mastectomy on feelings of femininity and body image; an observational study of patients with locally recurrent or MBC found younger age was associated with greater vaginal dryness and decreased sexual interest/activity. One qualitative study did not find patterns of difference in sexual health needs related to age-patients of all ages and relationship status desired more information. In a study of QOL and MBC, younger age was associated with less sex life satisfaction. Subjects across all studies were primarily white, and sexual activity studied was primarily heterosexual, vaginal sex. Conclusions: The scientific literature on sexual health among young women with MBC is exceedingly limited. Studies that do examine sexual health often exclude those with MBC, do not examine the impact of age, and are focused on heterosexual, white women. Understanding the impact of MBC on young women’s sexual health can inform future care practices for this growing population.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between State Self-Objectification and Body Image in Mid-Adolescence: A Mediative Role of Self-Esteem

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (Online First) ◽  
Author(s):  
Beata Mirucka ◽  
Monika Kisielewska
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Self Objectification ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This paper investigates the impact of state self-objectification on body image and tests the role of self-esteem in this relationship. The study group consisted of 136 adolescents from a junior high school in Poland, aged 14 to 16 years: 65 boys (Mage = 15; SD = 0.79) and 71 girls (Mage = 14.93; SD = 0.82). Both age groups were relatively homogeneous in terms of demography and BMI. The study consisted of three phases. First, the participants completed demographic measures assessing demographic variables, body image, and self-esteem. The second phase was conducted one week later to induce a temporary state of self-objectification by means of a magnifying mirror. The third phase followed a ten-minute experimental exposure by filling in the Self-Objectification State Questionnaire. A mediation analysis was performed separately in both adolescent groups, according to the approach proposed by Hayes and Preacher (2014). Self-esteem mediated significantly the relationship between state self-objectification and body image. In the group of girls the mediation model produced a complete effect, whereas in the group of boys the mediation effect was partial.

scholarly journals Me, my selfie, and I: The relations between selfie behaviors, body image, self-objectification, and self-esteem in young women.

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolanda Veldhuis ◽  
Jessica M. Alleva ◽  
Anna J. D. (Nadia) Bij de Vaate ◽  
Micha Keijer ◽  
Elly A. Konijn
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Objectification
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