scholarly journals Determining the potential link of self-compassion with eating pathology and body image among women: a longitudinal mediational study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fidan Turk ◽  
Stephen Kellett ◽  
Glenn Waller
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Eating Pathology ◽  
Stepwise Multiple Regression ◽  
Multiple Time ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Thought Style ◽  
Self Compassion

Abstract Purpose This longitudinal study aims to determine what factors mediate the previously established link between self-compassion and eating pathology/body image concerns, over a 6-month period. Methods A community sample of 274 adult women (M = 29.50 years) completed standardised validated measures of self-compassion (Self-Compassion Scale), rumination (Ruminative Thought Style Questionnaire), shame (Other as Shamer Scale), perfectionism (Short Form of the Revised Almost Perfect Scale), self-criticism (Levels of Self-Criticism Scale), eating pathology (Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire) and body image (Body Shape Questionnaire). They reported levels of: self-compassion at Time 1, potential mediators (rumination, shame, self-criticism, perfectionism) at 3 months; and eating pathology and body dissatisfaction a further 3 months later. Missing data were handled using multiple imputation. Stepwise multiple regression showed that shame was the most consistent mediator. Results Shame acted as a full mediator of the self-compassion-eating/body image relationship {respectively, [B = .04, SE = .01, t(268) = 3.93, p < .001], [B = .33, SE = .15, t(268) = 2.25, p < .05]}. Discrepancy perfectionism also played a mediating role in the link between self-compassion and body image dissatisfaction [B = .59, SE = .28, t(268) = 2.10, p < .05]. Conclusion These results support the hypothesis that self-compassion is relevant to eating pathology and body image disturbance, and demonstrate that shame is an important mechanism in that relationship. This pattern suggests that interventions that reduce shame should be considered when addressing issues relating to self-compassion and its links to eating disorders. Level of evidence Level IV, multiple time series without intervention.

scholarly journals Dissatisfaction with body image and associated factors in adult women

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinícius Evangelista Carlos da MOTA ◽  
Desirée Sant’Ana HAIKAL ◽  
Tatiana Almeida MAGALHÃES ◽  
Nayra Suze Souza e SILVA ◽  
Rosângela Ramos Veloso SILVA
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Body Appearance ◽  
Sociodemographic Profile ◽  
Perception Of Health

ABSTRACT Objective To associate body image with sociodemographic profile, lifestyle, anthropometry and health conditions in adult women. Methods Prevalence study, conducted in a probabilistic cluster sample (n=35 Primary Education Schools) conducted in 2016 with 633 teachers. Sociodemographic characteristics were evaluated; morbidities, anthropometric variables; subjective health issues; lifestyle and self-reported morbidities. Results The prevalence of body image dissatisfaction was 48.7%. There was a greater chance of dissatisfaction among older women who have children, unsatisfactory lifestyle, are overweight, with poor health/poor self-perception of health, and the presence of depressive symptoms. Women who had a poor lifestyle had a four-fold greater chance of dissatisfaction with body appearance (Odds Ratio=4.193) than women who had a satisfactory lifestyle. Conclusion The results revealed that almost half of the adult women surveyed in this study reported dissatisfaction with their body image. This outcome indicates the need for interventions and program implementation related to body image dissatisfaction among women.

scholarly journals Self-compassion in the face of shame and body image dissatisfaction: Implications for eating disorders

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cláudia Ferreira ◽  
José Pinto-Gouveia ◽  
Cristiana Duarte
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
The Face

Relationship between sociocultural attitudes toward appearance and depression among patients with obesity

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edit Czeglédi
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Sociocultural Attitudes ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: Obesity is a significant risk factor for mental health. Depression and obesity appear to have a bi-directional relationship in which a number of mediating factors may play a role, such as body dissatisfaction. Unrealistic messages related to image may contribute to depression in individuals with excess weight through body image dissatisfaction. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of appearance-related sociocultural attitudes in the development of two common comorbid psychological characteristics of obesity, namely, body image dissatisfaction and depression. Methods: The sample of the cross-sectional survey consisted of participants in an inpatient weight loss treatment (n = 339, 19% men). The mean age was 50.2 (SD = 13.47) years, the mean BMI was 38.6 (SD = 7.58) kg/m2. Measures: self-reported anthropometric data, Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-3, Body Shape Questionnaire – Short form 14, CES-D Depression Scale. Results: Results of path analysis revealed many weak but significant indirect paths between appearance-related sociocultural attitudes and depression through body image dissatisfaction (χ2 = 688.23, df = 35, p < .001; CFI = .995; TLI = .973; RMSEA = .039, 90% CI: .00 – .08; SRMR = .013). The model explains 31.8% of the variance of body dissatisfaction and 23.3% of the variance of depressive symptoms. Conclusions: Assessing the extent and causes of body image dissatisfaction and depression, and striving to reduce them can be a valuable addition of weight loss programs.

scholarly journals The relationship between Instagram selfies and body image in young adult women

First Monday ◽  
2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Wagner ◽  
Ester Aguirre ◽  
Erin M. Sumner
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Actual Body ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Young Adult Women ◽  
The Relationship

This study observed the relations between actual body size, body dissatisfaction, frequency of selfies taken, and number of Instagram selfies posted. Results indicated that actual body size was positively related to body dissatisfaction, and negatively related to the number of selfies taken. Results also revealed a positive relationship between body dissatisfaction and selfies taken. Conversely, no correlations were detected between the frequency of selfies posted to Instagram and either actual body size or body image dissatisfaction.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Satisfaction with Appearance Scale and Its Short Form in Systemic Sclerosis: Analysis from the UCLA Scleroderma Quality of Life Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (9) ◽  
pp. 1624-1630 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah D. Mills ◽  
Rina S. Fox ◽  
Erin L. Merz ◽  
Philip J. Clements ◽  
Suzanne Kafaja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Divergent Validity ◽  
Life Study ◽  
Convergent And Divergent Validity

Objective.Changes in appearance are common in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and can significantly affect well-being. The Satisfaction with Appearance Scale (SWAP) measures body image dissatisfaction in persons with visible disfigurement; the Brief-Satisfaction with Appearance Scale (Brief-SWAP) is its short form. The present study evaluated the reliability and validity of SWAP and Brief-SWAP scores in SSc.Methods.A sample of 207 patients with SSc participating in the University of California, Los Angeles Scleroderma Quality of Life Study completed the SWAP. Brief-SWAP scores were derived from the SWAP. The structural validity of both measures was investigated using confirmatory factor analysis. Internal consistency reliability of total and subscale scores was assessed with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients. Convergent and divergent validity was evaluated using the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, the Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index, and the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 questionnaire.Results.SWAP and Brief-SWAP total scores were highly correlated (r = 0.97). The 4-factor structure of the SWAP fit well descriptively; the 2-factor structure of the Brief-SWAP fit well descriptively and statistically. Internal consistencies for total and subscale scores were good, and results supported convergent and divergent validity.Conclusion.Both versions are suitable for use in patients with SSc. The Brief-SWAP is most efficient; the full SWAP yields additional subscales that may be informative in understanding body image issues in patients with SSc.

Self-compassion and dissonance-based interventions for body image distress in young adult women

Body Image ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 191-200
Author(s):  
Aubrey M. Toole ◽  
Devon LoParo ◽  
Linda W. Craighead
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Young Adult Women ◽  
Self Compassion

scholarly journals The Relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Sleep Problems among Adolescent Students: Mediation by Depression or Anxiety

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 236
Author(s):  
E-Jin Park ◽  
Shin-Young Kim ◽  
Yeeun Kim ◽  
Dajung Sung ◽  
Bora Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Childhood Experiences ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Adverse Childhood ◽  
The Relationship

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are known to be closely related to depression, anxiety and sleep problems. However, it remains unclear whether adolescents with ACEs have sleep problems regardless of depression or anxiety or under a mediating effect from depression or anxiety. Therefore, our aim was to examine whether depression or anxiety mediates the relationship between ACEs and sleep problems in adolescents by using a community sample. The Early Trauma Inventory Self Report–Short Form (ETISR-SF) and List of Threatening Experiences Questionnaire (LTE-Q) were used to assess traumatic ACEs. Ultimately, data from 737 students (M = 448, F = 289, 15.1 ± 1.4 years old) were included in the statistical analysis. A total of 576 (78.1%) participants reported that they had experienced one or more ACEs. Adolescents with ACEs had higher levels of depression, anxiety and sleep problems than did adolescents without ACEs, and boys tended to experience more trauma than girls. Depression and anxiety partially mediated the relationship between ACEs and sleep problems. The results of this study suggest the need for depression and anxiety interventions for adolescents with ACEs to reduce the long-term consequences, including sleep problems and physical health problems.

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