How deep is skin-deep? The relationship between skin color satisfaction, estimation of body image, and self-esteem among women of African descent

2013 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 1177-1184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winnie Mucherah ◽  
Andrea Dawn Frazier
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
African Descent ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Women Of African Descent ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals #SocialMedia: Exploring the Relationship of Social Networking Sites on Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Eating Disorders

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 205630511770440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Santarossa ◽  
Sarah J. Woodruff
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Dependent Relationship ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to investigate whether problematic social networking site (SNS) use (i.e., degree of dependent relationship with SNSs), total SNS time/day, total SNS friends, and specific SNS activities were related to body image (BI), self-esteem (SE), and eating disorder (ED) symptoms/concerns. A sample of young adults ( N = 147) completed an online survey which measured SNS usage, problematic SNS use, BI, SE, and ED symptom/concerns. The findings revealed that females and males spent 4.1 ± 3.9 and 2.9 ± 2.8 hr on SNS, respectively, with the majority of time spent lurking (i.e., looking at another users’ profile but not actually communicating with them). Furthermore, problematic SNS use was found to be related to BI, SE, and ED symptoms/concerns. Moreover, SNS activities, such as lurking and posting comments on others’ profiles, were found to be related to BI, whereas SNS total time was found to be related to ED symptoms/concerns. Overall, this study demonstrates the possible correlational influence of SNSs on BI, SE, and ED symptoms/concerns.

Body image and self-esteem in older adulthood

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 977-995 ◽  
Author(s):  
LUCIE BAKER ◽  
EYAL GRINGART
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Older Adulthood ◽  
National Priority ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Body Self ◽  
Image Variables ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACTGiven global population ageing and the fact that Australia is experiencing a significant increase in the proportion of older adults in its population, research into ageing issues has become a national priority. Whilst body image and self-esteem have been empirically linked, the relationship among older adults has been neglected. This study investigated several body-image variables and their relationship to self-esteem in a sample of 148 men and women aged 65–85 years who were living independently in the Perth Metropolitan Area of Western Australia. They completed the ‘Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale’ and the ‘Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire’. The results indicated, contrary to a common misconception, that body-image concerns are significant to self-esteem in older adulthood, but that these vary by age and gender. Whilst women appear to develop various strategies to counter the effects of ageing, men seem to be more negatively affected, particularly in relation to body functioning. The findings shed light on the meaning of body image in older adulthood. A better understanding of the meaning of body image, of the factors that influence the meaning, and of how these relate to older adults' self-esteem may help older adults develop a positive body image that will contribute to psycho-social strengths and enhance their quality of life.

Body image satisfaction and self-esteem in Thai female adolescents: the moderating role of self-compassion

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kullaya Pisitsungkagarn ◽  
Nattasuda Taephant ◽  
Ploychompoo Attasaranya
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract Aim: Body image satisfaction significantly influences self-esteem in female adolescents. Increased reports of lowered satisfaction in this population have raised concerns regarding their compromised self-esteem. This research study, therefore, sought to identify a culturally significant moderator of the association between body image satisfaction and self-esteem in Thai female adolescents. Orientation toward self-compassion, found to be particularly high in Thailand, was examined. Materials and methods: A total of 302 Thai female undergraduates from three large public and private universities in the Bangkok metropolitan area responded to a set of questionnaires, which measured demographic information, body image satisfaction, self-compassion, and self-esteem. Data were analyzed using correlation and multiple regression analyses. Self-compassion was tested as a moderator of the relationship between body image satisfaction and self-esteem. Results: Although its effect was relatively small, self-compassion significantly moderated the positive relationship between body image satisfaction and self-esteem. The relationship became less stringent for those with high self-compassion. Discussion: The cultivation of self-compassion was recommended in female adolescents. In addition to moderating the association between body image satisfaction and self-esteem, the benefits to health and well-being of generalizing this cultivation are discussed.

scholarly journals Câncer de mama: (re)significando a imagem corporal feminina

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (34) ◽  
pp. 266-276
Author(s):  
Básia Menezes Hagen ◽  
Amuzza Aylla Pereira dos Santos ◽  
Isabel Comassetto ◽  
Juliana Bento de Lima Holanda ◽  
Maira De Melo Freire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Malignant Neoplasm ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cáncer De Mama ◽  
Oncology Nursing ◽  
High Complexity ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
The Relationship

O estudo objetivou descrever o (re)significar da sexualidade para a mulher ao descobrir-se com neoplasia maligna da mama. É um estudo qualitativo, exploratório e descritivo, realizado com 15 mulheres em um Centro de Alta Complexidade em Oncologia (CACON) no estado do nordeste brasileiro. Os resultados encontrados foram divididos em dois categorias: Os sentimentos relacionados à (re)significação da imagem corporal e A cura acima da (re)significação da Imagem corporal diante do diagnóstico de câncer de mama. Esse estudo possibilitou perceber que as mulheres, após o diagnóstico de neoplasia maligna da mama, (re)significaram de maneiras diferentes a relação entre o diagnóstico do câncer de mama e a sexualidade, além de apontar ainda que elas necessitam de informações para fortalecer sua autoestima e se colocar como protagonista no processo de adoecimento.Descritores: Neoplasias da Mama, Sexualidade, Enfermagem Oncológica. Breast cancer: (re)signifying female body imageAbstract: The woman's view of her body image is essential in her sexuality, and the breasts play a large role, associating with woman's femininity. The study has as objective to describe the (re)meaning of sexuality for the woman when discovering herself with malignant neoplasm of the breast. It is a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study, carried out with 15 women in a Center of High Complexity in Oncology (CACON) in Maceió-AL. The results were divided in two themes: The feelings related to (re)signification of the body image and The cure above the (re)signification of the body image before the diagnosis of breast cancer. This study made it possible to perceive that women, after diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of the breast, (re)mean in different ways the relationship between diagnosis and sexuality. He also pointed out that they need information to strengthen their self-esteem and stand as a protagonist.Descriptors: Breast Neoplasms, Sexuality, Oncology Nursing. Cáncer de mama: (re)significando la imagen corporal femeninaResumen: La visión de la mujer sobre su imagen corporal es esencial en su sexualidad y las mamas tienen un gran papel, asociando la feminidad de la mujer. El estudio tiene como objetivo descrever el (re)significar de la sexualidad para la mujer al descubrirse con neoplasia maligna de la mama. Es un estudio cualitativo, exploratorio y descriptivo, realizado con 15 mujeres en un Centro de Alta Complejidad en Oncología (CACON) en Maceió-AL. Los resultados encontrados fueron divididos en dos temas: Sentimientos relacionados con la (re)significación de la imagen corporal y La curación por encima de la (re) significación de la imagen corporal ante el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Este estudio permitió percibir que las mujeres, después del diagnóstico de neoplasia maligna de la mama, (re)significan de maneras diferentes la relación entre el diagnóstico y la sexualidad. También apunta que necesitan información para fortalecer su autoestima y colocarse como protagonista.Descriptores: Neoplasias de la Mama, Sexualidad, Enfermería Oncológica.

scholarly journals The relationship between the attitudes and behaviours towards body and the risk of occurrence of eating disorders in the group of young women

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (154) ◽  
pp. 331-346
Author(s):  
Justyna TREPKA-STAROSTA ◽  
◽  
Agnieszka ROSZKOWKSA ◽  
Jolanta STAROSTA ◽  
Anna PIEKACZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Body Part ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Conditions ◽  
Appearance Satisfaction ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Body Parameters ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: This research is devoted to the phenomenon of various factors related to the occurrence of eating disorders. The paper focuses on the subject of body image, attitudes towards body and behaviors of young women. Design/methodology/approach: Analyzing the results of the respondents, it was necessary to check whether there are any factors which predict the occurrence of eating disorders, as well as whether the respondents have knowledge of basic eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia or obesity. Women aged 19-25 years took part in the study, where such variables as attitudes and behaviors towards their bodies, beauty stereotypes, peer criticism, methods of improving appearance, satisfaction with their appearance, physical attractiveness and self-esteem were verified. The following methods were used in this research: Body Image Questionnaire, The Scale for Using Appearance Enhancement Methods, The Scale of Satisfaction with Individual Body Part and Body parameters, Multidimensional Self-Esteem Inventory. Findings: The analysis of the results indicates that there is a significant relation between low self-esteem, peer criticism, the need to be accepted and the occurrence of eating disorders. Practical implications: The research can contribute to the development of new educational programmes in schools to increase young people's knowledge and awareness about eating disorders. Furthermore, the result may also be important in the prevention of possible diseases. Originality/value: This research can contribute to the better understanding of psychological conditions of eating disorders, especially on Polish population of young women.

Self-esteem, Body Image, and Dating Violence in Colombian Adolescents and Young Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052199458
Author(s):  
Yolima Bolívar-Suárez ◽  
Jorge Arturo Martínez Gómez ◽  
Libia Yanelli Yanez-Peñúñuri ◽  
César Armando Rey Anacona ◽  
Ana Milena Gaviria Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
The Relationship

Two objectives were formulated. The first was to establish whether characteristics such as self-esteem, perception of body image, and dating perpetration explain dating victimization. The second was to check if sex moderates the relationship between low self-esteem and dissatisfaction and if body dissatisfaction mediates the effect of low self-esteem on being a victim of dating violence (DV). A total of 1,409 Colombian adolescents and young adults, secondary and university students (42.5% men and 57.5% women), aged between 14 and 25 years ( M = 18.6 years; SD = 2.8 years) participated. An explanatory correlational design was used, in which the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Body Shape Questionnaire, and the Revised Dating Violence Questionnaire were applied. Six regression models were proposed for both men and women, where it was found that low self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, and violence exerted in the courtship explain the violence received. Also, through the moderated mediation analysis, a moderate conditional indirect effect was verified of low self-esteem in DV victimization (R2 = 0.052***) through body dissatisfaction, being higher in women than in men. The preceding points to the convenience of intervening on self-esteem and body image in adolescents and young victims of this type of violence and considering these aspects in prevention campaigns.

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