Are There Ethnic Differences in Positive Body Image Among Female British Undergraduates?

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 288-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viren Swami ◽  
Natalie Airs ◽  
Bhavna Chouhan ◽  
Maria Amparo Padilla Leon ◽  
Tony Towell
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Positive Body Image ◽  
Ethnic Affiliation ◽  
African Caribbean ◽  
Negative Orientation

Numerous studies have examined ethnic differences in body image, although the literature has tended to focus on a negative orientation toward one’s body. The present study examined whether there were differences in positive body image among 131 Caucasian, 122 South Asian, 67 African Caribbean, and 67 Hispanic female undergraduates in Britain. Participants completed several scales measuring body appreciation, societal influence on body image, and self-esteem. Results showed that, after controlling for age, Hispanic women had the highest body appreciation scores, followed by African Caribbean, Caucasian, and South Asian women, respectively. Results also showed that Hispanics had the lowest score on media influence and the highest self-esteem. Finally, regressional analyses showed that self-esteem was a strong predictor of body appreciation, over-and-above ethnic affiliation. These results are discussed in relation to the extant literature on ethnic differences in body image.

Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Among British Female University Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viren Swami ◽  
Angela Nogueira Campana ◽  
Rebecca Coles
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
South Asians ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Lower Body ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
African Caribbean

Although patients of cosmetic surgery are increasingly ethnically diverse, previous studies have not examined ethnic differences in attitudinal dispositions toward cosmetic surgery. In the present study, 751 British female university students from three ethnic groups (Caucasians, South Asians, and African Caribbeans) completed measures of acceptance of cosmetic surgery, body appreciation, self-esteem, and demographic variables. Initial between-group analyses showed that Caucasians had lower body appreciation and self-esteem than Asian and African Caribbean participants. Importantly, Caucasians had higher acceptance of cosmetic surgery than their ethnic minority counterparts, even after controlling for body appreciation, self-esteem, age, and body mass index. Further analyses showed that ethnicity accounted for a small proportion of the variance in acceptance of cosmetic surgery, with body appreciation and self-esteem emerging as stronger predictors. Possible reasons for ethnic differences in acceptance of cosmetic surgery are discussed in Conclusion.

Testing modified gender-moderated exercise and self-esteem (EXSEM) model of positive body image in adolescents

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910532110092
Author(s):  
Rasa Jankauskiene ◽  
Migle Baceviciene
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Positive Body Image ◽  
Mediating Role

The most acceptable model explaining the associations between physical exercise and self-esteem is the exercise and self-esteem model (EXSEM). The present cross-sectional study tested the mediating role of body appreciation and physical fitness perception in the associations between physical activity and self-esteem in modified EXSEM. Overall, 1412 Lithuanian adolescents (40.2% were boys, mean age 17.0 (SD = 0.5) years) completed online questionnaires. The study was implemented in 2019 from October to December. Perceived physical fitness and body appreciation mediated the associations in the EXSEM. Physical fitness perception was directly associated with the self-esteem of girls, but not boys. Gender moderated EXSEM associations in body appreciation and perceived physical fitness showed stronger mediation effects for the adolescent girls compared to boys. Increasing physical activity, positive body image and perception of physical fitness might help to foster mental health, especially in girls.

scholarly journals Body appreciation in light of psychological, health- and weight-related variables among female adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 676-687
Author(s):  
Bettina F. Piko ◽  
Annabella Obál ◽  
David Mellor
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
School Students ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Positive Body Image ◽  
Self Reported Health Status

Recent research has begun to focus on positive body image and how this can be supported in adolescence. Body appreciation is a key element of positive body image, and has been associated with self-reported health status, weight-related concern, family factors and psychological variables such as self-esteem. In this study we explored these associations among Hungarian adolescent females. Female high school students from two major towns in Csongrád county, Hungary (N = 454; age range from 14 to 20; M = 16.3 years, SD = 1.2) completed questionnaires assessing body appreciation, self-esteem, optimism, life satisfaction and health- and weight-related variables. Analyses revealed that body appreciation was most strongly related to self-esteem, as well as being positively associated with life satisfaction, self-perceived health, being in control of diet, and engagement in sport. Conversely, binge drinking, engaging in slimming behaviors and having eating disorders in the family were negatively associated with body appreciation. These findings provide some indications of factors that might be targetted in health education programs aiming to promote positive body image and to develop resilience against body dissatisfaction in this demographic group. Such programs should also include information of nutrition and media literacy.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Body Appreciation and Self-Esteem and Associated Factors among Omani University Students: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Atika Khalaf ◽  
Iman Al Hashmi ◽  
Omar Al Omari
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Body Image ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Positive Body Image ◽  
The Relationship

Background. Given the rapid pace of globalization and the fact that the Sultanate of Oman is experiencing a significant impact of social media on specifying appearance norms among youth in the country, research into positive body images and self-esteem among young individuals has become a national priority. Whilst body image has been well studied across cultures, both positive body image and the relationship between positive body image and self-esteem among Omani youth have been neglected. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between positive body image and self-esteem and associated sociodemographic factors among Omani university students based on gender. Methods. This cross-sectional study used an online survey consisting of the two questionnaires that are Body Appreciation Scale-2 and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale. A total of 237 students were recruited from Sultan Qaboos University’s different colleges. Results. The results indicated that positive body image has a significant relationship with an individual’s self-esteem (β = 0.122, t = 2.197, p = 0.038 ), Cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) (β = 0.140, t = 2.306, p = 0.022 ), body mass index (BMI) (β = −0.414, t = −6.930, p < 0.001 ), monthly household income (β = −0.129, t = 2.467, p = 0.029 ), and the number of social media accounts (≥2, β = −0.132, t = −2.232, p = 0.027 ). In addition, an individual’s self-esteem was significantly associated with an individual’s cGPA (β = 0.231, t = 3.592, p < 0.001 ) and mothers’ educational level (β = −0.130, t = −2.065, p = 0.040 ) besides body appreciation (β = 0.160, t = 2.491, p = 0.013 ). Conclusions. The findings of this study shed light on the current status of positive body image among university students of Oman. In light of the new knowledge, we propose health interventions that include strategies such as involvement of family, to maintain and/or promote positive body image perceptions among young individuals and subsequently promote healthy appreciation of the physical appearance and self-esteem.

scholarly journals #BodyProudMums: Promoting Body Positivity through Brand Storytelling on Social Media

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 319-341
Author(s):  
Ruvira Arindita
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Body Acceptance

Previous researches showed that there is relation between body image satisfaction and depression in perinatal period. Given this fact, it is important to educate and find ways to enhance mothers’ postpartum self-esteem and body satisfaction. For the last decade body image literature has risen and brought to new discussion about body positivity. This research focuses on women’s body positivity campaign presented by Mothercare called #BodyProudMums. The objective of this research is to identify the storytelling elements used to promote women’s body positivity campaign and whether the issue creates good brand story for Mothercare. The concepts used are body positivity, postpartum, brand storytelling, and social media with qualitative content analysis as research method. The unit of analysis are ten posts of #BodyProudMums campaign on @mothercareuk, while the samples are three randomly chosen posts. This research notes that the body positivity messages of body appreciation, body acceptance, and love, as well as broad conceptualization of beauty are carried out by the elements of storytelling namely: basic plots (the quest), archetype (the change master) with the following story objectives: communicating who they are, fostering collaboration, transmitting values and sparking action. There are only three out of four elements of good brand story present on the campaign. However, the absence of humor element is justified because of the nature of the postpartum story in which it shares mothers’ hardship and how they finally cope with it. Therefore, it can be said that the issue of mothers’ body positivity creates good brand story for Mothercare. Key words: positive body image, postpartum, brand storytelling, social media

scholarly journals P2-324 Ethnic differences in cardiovascular risk in childhood: comparison of UK south Asian, African-Caribbean and European children

2011 ◽  
Vol 65 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A312-A312 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Whincup ◽  
C. Nightingale ◽  
A. Donin ◽  
A. Rapala ◽  
D. Joysurry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
African Caribbean

scholarly journals Let’s develop positive body image and self-esteem!

2020 ◽  
Vol 84 (0) ◽  
pp. SS-038-SS-038
Author(s):  
Tomohiro Suzuki ◽  
Hikari Namatame ◽  
Masaya Takebe ◽  
Kazuyuki Ikeyama ◽  
Ikuo Daibo
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Positive Body Image

scholarly journals Examining Body Appreciation and Disordered Eating In Adolescents of Different Sports Practice: Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 4044
Author(s):  
Rasa Jankauskiene ◽  
Migle Baceviciene ◽  
Laima Trinkuniene
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Competitive Sports ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Cross Sectional

This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the associations between body appreciation, body functionality and disordered eating in a large adolescent sample of different levels and types of sports practice. Method: The sample consisted of 1412 adolescents (59.8% were girls). The ages ranged from 15 to 18 years old, with a mean age of 16.9 (SD = 0.5) for girls and 17.0 (SD = 0.4) for boys. Participants completed an anonymous questionnaire assessing the nature of sports participation, body appreciation, body functionality, self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, internalisation of sociocultural beauty ideals and disordered eating. A two-way ANOVA was employed to test the differences in body image concerns, body appreciation, perceived physical fitness and disordered eating behaviours in gender groups and groups of different sport types and levels. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to predict disordered eating behaviours of different study variables. Results: Participants of leisure and competitive sports reported greater body appreciation, self-esteem and lower body dissatisfaction compared to non-participants. No differences in body appreciation and disordered eating were observed in adolescents involved in weight-sensitive and less weight-sensitive sports. Body appreciation and body functionality were associated with lower disordered eating in adolescent girls not participating in sports, leisure exercisers and participants of competitive sport as well as in boys participating in competitive sports, controlling for body mass index. Adolescent boys demonstrated greater body appreciation compared to girls. Conclusions: The results of this study support the knowledge of the protective role of positive body image preventing dysfunctional eating in adolescent girls of various sports practice and in competitive sports involved boys. Disordered eating prevention and clinical treatment programs for adolescents of different physical activity might benefit from including education about body appreciation and functionality.

Promoting Positive Body Image and Embodiment in Schools

2019 ◽  
pp. 346-359
Author(s):  
Zali Yager
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Positive Body Image ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Program Content

Body image programming has been implemented in schools to varying degrees of success, but to date, no programs specific to positive body image have been developed and evaluated. This chapter reviews programs that have been effective in improving body image to determine whether the elements of positive body image and embodiment have been present in program content. Some elements of positive body image, such as media literacy and critiquing stereotypes, were present in all five programs conducted with children (<12 years), and all eight programs conducted with adolescents (13–18 years). Additionally, agency (through activism and voice) and broadly conceptualizing beauty were often present in children’s programs, and resisting objectification and agency were often present in adolescent programs. Only one program included the Body Appreciation Scale as a measure of program effectiveness. Potential future directions for programs are discussed, including the incorporation of positive movement, mindfulness, and self-compassion.

Spanish Version of the Body Appreciation Scale (BAS) for Adolescents

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 411-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignacio Jáuregui Lobera ◽  
Patricia Bolaños Ríos
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Shape Model ◽  
Stress Coping Strategies ◽  
Eating Disorders Inventory ◽  
Adequate Internal Consistency

The need to study the positive aspects of body image led to the design of the Body Appreciation Scale (BAS). The aim of the present study was to develop a Spanish adaptation of the BAS for adolescents, testing its factor structure, construct validity and any differences between girls and boys. Participants were 312 adolescents aged between 12 and 20; there were 148 females and 164 males. The validation analysis of the BAS revealed a one-factor structure with adequate internal consistency (Cronbach's α = .908) and construct validity (correlations with body mass index, influence of the body shape model, perceived stress, coping strategies, self-esteem and variables from the Eating Disorders Inventory-2), as well as significant differences between boys and girls (p < .01). The BAS is suitable for administration in a Spanish adolescent population as a way of analysing the positive aspects of body image.

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