Sexual Body Image Worries Scale

There is evidence for associations between pornography exposure and sexual behaviors of adults and adolescents. Here, we review associations between pornography exposure and body image/sexual body image. Using a systematic search, we found 26 studies meeting inclusion criteria. Compelling evidence shows that frequency of pornography exposure is associated with negatively perceived body image and sexual body image; both heterosexual men and women appear to be affected. Due to scarcity of studies in adolescents and non-heterosexual samples, findings cannot be generalized to adolescents or individuals who identify as sexual minorities. Implications and future directions are discussed.

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Wrinkles and Sagging Flesh: Exploring Transformations in Women's Sexual Body Image

Journal of Women & Aging ◽

10.1080/08952841.2012.720179 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 3-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

Beth Montemurro ◽

Meghan M. Gillen

Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Sexual Body

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Internet Pornography use and Sexual Body Image in a Dutch Sample

International Journal of Sexual Health ◽

10.1080/19317611.2014.999967 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 316-323 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Stephen Cranney

Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Internet Pornography ◽

Pornography Use ◽

Dutch Sample ◽

Sexual Body

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Sexual Body Image and Its Correlates: A Population-Based Study of Finnish Women and Men

International Journal of Sexual Health ◽

10.1080/19317611.2010.509692 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 26-34 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Monica Ålgars ◽

Pekka Santtila ◽

Patrick Jern ◽

Ada Johansson ◽

Minja Westerlund ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Population Based ◽

Population Based Study ◽

Sexual Body

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Validierung einer deutschsprachigen Version des Body Image Avoidance Questionnaire BIAQ

Diagnostica ◽

10.1026/0012-1924.53.4.218 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 53 (4) ◽

pp. 218-225 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

Tanja Legenbauer ◽

Silja Vocks ◽

Sabine Schütt-Strömel

Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Deutschsprachige Version ◽

Body Image Avoidance

Zusammenfassung. Ziel dieser Studie ist die Validierung der deutschsprachigen Übersetzung des Body Image Avoidance Questionnaire (BIAQ). Der 19-Item-Fragebogen ist ein Instrument zur Selbstbeurteilung von Verhaltensweisen, die häufig bei Körperbildstörungen auftreten und mit Sorgen hinsichtlich der physischen Erscheinung einhergehen können. Er erfasst insbesondere körperbezogenes Vermeidungs- und Kontrollverhalten. Die deutschsprachige Version des BIAQ wurde an einer Stichprobe von n = 296 Studentinnen (KG) und n = 64 Frauen mit einer Essstörung (EG) überprüft. Die explorative Faktorenanalyse ergab im Gegensatz zur Originalversion die drei Faktoren “Kleidung“, “Soziale Aktivitäten“ und “Essensbezogenes Kontrollverhalten“. Reliabilität und Trennschärfe sind als gut zu beschreiben. Die Skalen stehen in einem inhaltlichen Zusammenhang mit konvergenten Fragebögen zum Körperbild und zur Essstörungssymptomatik. Die Subskalen des BIAQ trennen zuverlässig zwischen EG und KG. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die deutschsprachige Übersetzung und Modifikation des BIAQ ein reliables und valides Instrument zur Beurteilung von körperbildbezogenem Vermeidungsverhalten ist.

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The Draw-A-Person Test and Body Image

Rorschachiana Journal of the International Society for the Rorschach ◽

10.1027/1192-5604/a000042 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 35 (1) ◽

pp. 3-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jonathan E. Handelzalts ◽

Yael Ben-Artzy-Cohen

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Image ◽

Body Mass ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Diet Group ◽

Female Students ◽

Self Report ◽

Body Image Scale ◽

Healthy Female

The Draw-A-Person (DAP) test has been the center of a long-lasting debate regarding its validity. This study investigated the DAP indices of height, width (size), and inclusion/omission of details and their relation to body image as measured by a self-report scale (Gray’s body image scale) and manifested by the diet behaviors and body mass index of 55 healthy female students. Although the drawings of the diet group were smaller, there was no significant relationship between figure size and diet behaviors. However, body image as measured by a self-report scale did result in significant differences between groups. Moreover, there was a significant correlation between the size of the figure drawn and body image as measured by a self-report scale (larger figures correlated with better body image). No significant results were found for the omission/inclusion indices of the DAP. These results are discussed in light of previous findings regarding the DAP.

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