The effects of acculturation and environment on lifestyle behaviors in Korean immigrants: the mediating role of acculturative stress and body image discrepancy

Framed from an integrative approach, the current article examined the associations between ethnic identity exploration (EIE), ethnic identity commitment (EIC), and acculturative stress by investigating the mediating role of ethnic attitudes (i.e., in-group favoritism and out-group derogation) in these relationships. Additionally, the moderating role of age was analyzed. A multiple-group path analysis was performed on data collected from 256 Tunisians in early and 248 in middle adolescence living in Italy, which is an interesting and understudied immigrant group characterized by similarities and differences with the host population. In younger adolescents, EIE and EIC were indirectly and positively related to acculturative stress via the mediating role of in-group favoritism and out-group derogation. In older adolescents, EIE was related to higher levels of EIC, which, in turn, was predictive of acculturative stress. The findings are discussed in light of the theoretical framework, research context and limitations, and implications for practice are presented.

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Self-esteem and body image in females: The mediating role of self-compassion and appearance contingent self-worth.

The Humanistic Psychologist ◽

10.1037/hum0000059 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 45 (3) ◽

pp. 238-257 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Peta Stapleton ◽

Gabrielle J. Crighton ◽

Brett Carter ◽

Aileen Pidgeon

Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Self Worth

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Focus on the Beauty of Body: The Mediation Role of Body Appreciation Between Perfectionism and Body-Related Shame and Body-Related Guilt

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.638641 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Zhang Liang ◽

Shen Lingting ◽

Cai Ying ◽

Liu Xiaoyan ◽

Zhang Yan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Two Dimensions ◽

The Body ◽

Clinical Implications ◽

Body Appreciation ◽

Negative Body Image ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Shame And Guilt ◽

The Relationship

Objectives: According to traditional views, perfectionists are prone to experience shame and guilt. As a relative part of negative body image, body appreciation reflects an appreciation attitude toward physical characteristics, functionality, and health, accepting and appreciating all parts and functions of the body, predicting body-related shame and guilt.Methods: Therefore, body appreciation was examined for its potential mediating role in the relationship between two dimensions of perfectionism (e.g., healthy perfectionism and unhealthy perfectionism) and body-related shame and body-related guilt among 514 females.Results: The results highlight that body appreciation partially mediated the relationship between perfectionism and body-related shame and body-related guilt. Implications for enhancing body appreciation among females between experiencing healthy or unhealthy perfectionism and body-related shame and body-related guilt feelings are discussed.Conclusions: These findings underscore the importance of considering body appreciation in addressing perfectionism dimensions and body-related shame and body-related guilt. Research and clinical implications are also addressed.

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