The Mediating Effects of Body Image on the Relationship between Sports Participants’ Positive Illusions and Appearance Satisfaction

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.

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The Relationship between Body Image and Successful Aging of the Elderly: The Dual Mediating Effects of Growth Mindset and Grit

Asia-pacific Journal of Convergent Research Interchange ◽

10.47116/apjcri.2021.08.19 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (8) ◽

pp. 213-222

Author(s):

Yeoun Kyoung Hwang ◽

Chang Seek Lee

Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Successful Aging ◽

The Elderly ◽

Growth Mindset ◽

Mediating Effects ◽

The Relationship

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Energy Balance and Active Lifestyle: Potential Mediators of Health and Quality of Life Perception in Aging

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu11092122 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. 2122 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Giancarlo Condello ◽

Laura Capranica ◽

Silvia Migliaccio ◽

Roberta Forte ◽

Angela Di Baldassarre ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Body Image ◽

Energy Expenditure ◽

Total Energy ◽

Total Energy Expenditure ◽

Mediating Effects ◽

Perception Of Health ◽

The Relationship

The relationship between aging and perception of health and quality of life is complex and its mediation mechanisms need to be further explored. The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating effects of total energy expenditure and intake, body mass, and body image dissatisfaction on the relationship between age and perception of health and quality of life. Forty-two senior athletes, 55 physically active, and 61 sedentary individuals (aged 55–84 years) were evaluated for total energy expenditure (EE), energy intake (EI), body mass index (BMI), absolute Body Dissatisfaction Index (BDIabx), and physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) health and quality of life perception. Multiple mediation analyses were applied to assess the relationship between age and PCS and MCS indices, through the mediators EE, EI, BMI, and BDIabx. For MCS, but not for PSC, the mediation analysis showed: (a) a direct effect of age; (b) a mediation path through EE, EI, BMI, and BDIabx; and (c) a positive total effect. The combination of positive and negative mediating effects influencing the mental health perception underlined that with advancing age, the maintenance of high levels of energy expenditure through physical activity could positively impact body image satisfaction and, in turn, mental health.

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