scholarly journals Body Esteem among Korean Adolescent Boys and Girls

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 2051 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukkyung You ◽  
Kyulee Shin
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Esteem ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Individual Growth ◽  
Thin Body ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Korean Adolescents ◽  
Body Ideal

Establishing a positive body image is a critical factor for adolescents’ physical and mental health as it leads to sustainable individual growth and development throughout their lives. Therefore, possible personality traits need to be examined for their capability as protective factors for a healthy body image. The current study examined how one internal personality trait (self-concept clarity) and three external factors (tripartite influence from media, parents, and peers) are associated with adolescents’ internalization of the thin-body ideal and body esteem in a sample of Korean adolescents (N = 1127). Self-concept clarity was identified as a powerful factor that is positively related with body esteem. The results showed that greater self-concept clarity, lower tripartite influences and thin body internalization were related to greater body esteem. Gender differences were found in the relationships between body esteem and the predictor variables. The implications of the findings and future research directions are discussed.

scholarly journals The Development of the Internalization of Sociocultural Body Ideals Scale Using Items From the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire: Validity, Reliability, and Measurement Invariance Testing

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvaro Sicilia ◽  
Antonio Granero-Gallegos ◽  
Manuel Alcaraz-Ibáñez ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths ◽  
Isabel Sánchez-Gallardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Body Image Disturbance ◽  
Thin Body ◽  
Invariance Testing ◽  
Psychometric Instrument ◽  
Sociocultural Attitudes ◽  
Body Ideal ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Body Ideals

Abstract Eating disorders and body image disturbance are known to result in unhealthy consequences. When attempting to understand the etiology and management of these disorders, sociocultural models of body image disturbance and disordered eating have been predominant. The objective of the present study was to develop and validate the Internalization of Sociocultural Body Ideals Scale (ISBIS), a psychometric instrument that utilizes items from various versions of the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire (SATAQ). The ISBIS was developed to overcome some of the limitations found in existing instruments (including the SATAQ) that assess the internalization of sociocultural body ideals. The sample comprised 1130 students aged between 10 and 14 years. The psychometric properties of the ISBIS were examined using different analyses. The results supported the eight-item structure: four items for thin body ideal internalization and four items for thin body muscular/athletic internalization. The structure showed invariance to gender and achieved acceptable internal consistency and temporal stability indexes. Controlling for gender and body mass index, the results also showed that the internalization of the thin body ideal positively predicted social-physique anxiety in a statistically significant way. The results provide empirical evidence that the ISBIS is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing sociocultural body ideals in Spanish preadolescents.

scholarly journals Testing Western Media Icons Influence on Arab Women’s Body Size and Shape Ideals: An Experimental Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Salma Khaled ◽  
Bethany Shockley ◽  
Yara Qutteina ◽  
Linda Kimmel ◽  
Kien Trung
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Thin Body ◽  
Size And Shape ◽  
Body Ideal ◽  
Media Globalization ◽  
Western Media

Western media globalization is implicated in the spread of the thin body ideal to traditional societies. Qatar—a small conservative Middle-Eastern country—has recently witnessed rapid Westernization, but the influence of Western media icons on women’s body image dissatisfaction has rarely been studied here. A 2 (celebrity or model) × 3 (thin, average, or heavy) plus a control condition between-subject experiment tested the primary hypothesis that exposure to images of thin Western models or celebrities promotes a thinner body ideal compared to neutral images. A sample of young women (n = 1145) was randomly assigned to experimental images as part of an online survey. After exposure to images, participants rated their current and desired body size and shape, reported celebrity liking, and evaluated their favorite celebrity’s body. We found little support for the desire of thinness. Viewing thin- and average-sized celebrities was significantly associated with desiring a heavier and a thinner look (respectively) among those favoring thin celebrities. Images of thin models induced the desire for a curvaceous body figure with hips especially among those favoring celebrities with hips. The findings highlight important nuances in the influence of Western media icons on body image among women in a non-Western culture.

Physical Activity and Psychological Adjustment in Adolescents

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary S. Goldfield ◽  
Katherine Henderson ◽  
Annick Buchholz ◽  
Nicole Obeid ◽  
Hien Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Body Esteem ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Future Research

Objective:To examine the association between volume and intensity of physical activity (PA) and depressive symptoms, anxiety, and body image in a large sample of adolescents in Ottawa and surrounding region.Methods:A total of 1259 (n = 746 girls and n = 513 boys) students responded to surveys on leisure time PA, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and body image.Results:A dose response effect of intensity of PA and psychological distress was observed whereby those who performed greater bouts of vigorous PA exhibited better psychological adjustment than adolescents engaging in mild to moderate intensity activity. Gender impacted the results as vigorous PA was associated with reduced depression but not anxiety in boys, and reduced anxiety but not depression in girls. The positive association between total volume of PA and psychological functioning in the overall sample was no longer significant when gender was considered, except for reduced anxiety in girls.Conclusions:Vigorous PA was associated with reductions in depressive symptoms, anxiety and improvements in body esteem in adolescents, but these associations were differentially influenced by gender. Future research is needed to elucidate the efficacy of vigorous PA as a treatment for mental health problems in male and female adolescents.

scholarly journals Body image and sexual orientation: The experiences of lesbian and bisexual women

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  
pp. 1178-1190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie L Smith ◽  
Elina Telford ◽  
Jeremy J Tree
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Thin Body ◽  
Bisexual Women ◽  
Mainstream Media ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Body Ideal ◽  
Bisexual And Transgender ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Standards Of Beauty

Western cultures promote a thin and curvaceous ideal body size that most women find difficult to achieve by healthy measures, resulting in poor body image and increased risk for eating pathology. Research focusing on body image in lesbian and bisexual women has yielded inconsistent results. In total, 11 lesbian and bisexual women were interviewed regarding their experiences with body image. Interpretative phenomenological analysis revealed that these women experienced similar mainstream pressures to conform to a thin body ideal. Furthermore, participants perceived additional pressure to conform to heteronormative standards of beauty since the normalisation of homosexuality and the increase in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender representation in mainstream media.

scholarly journals Body Image During Quarantine; Generational Effects of Social Media Pressure on Body Appearance Perception

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trinidad Speranza ◽  
Sofia Abrevaya ◽  
Veronica C Ramenzoni
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Social Pressure ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Image Perception ◽  
Young Males ◽  
Virtual Self ◽  
Body Ideal ◽  
Media Pressure

One of the consequences of the pandemic is that throughout 2020 virtual interactions largely replaced face-to-face interactions. Though there are few studies of how social media impacts body image perception across genders, research suggests that socializing through a virtual self-body image might have distinct implications for men and women. In an online study, we examined whether type of social pressure and body-ideal exert distinct pressures on members of the X, Y, and Z generations. Results showed media pressure affected body image satisfaction significantly more than other kinds of social pressure across genders and generations, with young males reporting a higher impact compared to older males. Males experienced more pressure to be muscular and women to be thin, especially for the younger generation. Future research should focus on social media as a potential intervention tool for the detection and prevention of body image disorders in both young female and male adults.

Current Postvention Research and Priorities for the Future

Crisis ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Andriessen ◽  
Dolores Angela Castelli Dransart ◽  
Julie Cerel ◽  
Myfanwy Maple
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Intercultural Collaboration ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Future ◽  
Suicide Bereavement ◽  
Ethical Approval

Abstract. Background: Suicide can have a lasting impact on the social life as well as the physical and mental health of the bereaved. Targeted research is needed to better understand the nature of suicide bereavement and the effectiveness of support. Aims: To take stock of ongoing studies, and to inquire about future research priorities regarding suicide bereavement and postvention. Method: In March 2015, an online survey was widely disseminated in the suicidology community. Results: The questionnaire was accessed 77 times, and 22 records were included in the analysis. The respondents provided valuable information regarding current research projects and recommendations for the future. Limitations: Bearing in mind the modest number of replies, all from respondents in Westernized countries, it is not known how representative the findings are. Conclusion: The survey generated three strategies for future postvention research: increase intercultural collaboration, increase theory-driven research, and build bonds between research and practice. Future surveys should include experiences with obtaining research grants and ethical approval for postvention studies.

scholarly journals Impact of World Trade Center-Related Health Research: An Application of the NIEHS Translational Framework

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2659
Author(s):  
Jaime Madrigano ◽  
Thomas W. Concannon ◽  
Sean Mann ◽  
Sameer M. Siddiqi ◽  
Ramya Chari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Trade ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Trade Center

The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) has a research mission to identify physical and mental health conditions that may be related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks as well as effective diagnostic procedures and treatments for WTC-related health conditions. The ability of the WTCHP to serve its members and realize positive impacts on all of its stakeholders depends on effective translation of research findings. As part of an ongoing assessment of the translational impact of World Trade Center (WTC)-related research, we applied the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) translational framework to two case studies: WTC-related research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cancer. We conducted a review of 9/11 health-related research in the peer-reviewed literature through October 2017, grey literature, and WTCHP program documentation. We mapped peer-reviewed studies in the literature to the NIEHS framework and used WTCHP program documentation and grey literature to find evidence of translation of research into clinical practice and policy. Using the NIEHS framework, we identified numerous translational milestones and bridges, as well as areas of opportunity, within each case study. This application demonstrates the utility of the NIEHS framework for documenting progress toward public health impact and for setting future research goals.

scholarly journals Face Covered and Six Feet Apart: Behavioral Awareness Predicts Greater Adherence to Public Health Guidelines during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8247
Author(s):  
Alyssa Schneider ◽  
Emily B. Kroska
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Demographic Correlates ◽  
Amazon's Mechanical Turk ◽  
Predictors Of Adherence ◽  
Close Contacts

The COVID-19 pandemic has deleteriously impacted physical and mental health. Guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19 include wearing a face covering in public, limiting close contacts, and physical distancing. In combatting this and future pandemics, it is essential to understand predictors of adherence, such as psychological flexibility. We hypothesized higher psychological flexibility would relate to greater adherence to public health guidelines. Participants (n = 265) were English-reading/speaking adults in the United States and were recruited through Amazon’s Mechanical Turk. Included in the present analyses are data from June (n = 360) and July 2020 (n = 265). Measures included the Comprehensive Assessment of ACT Processes (CompACT), which measured psychological flexibility. Outcome measures included mask-wearing and number of close contacts, which were operationalized categorically (100% mask-wearing in public, ≤10 close contacts in past week). Two logistic regression models examined psychological flexibility and distress as predictors of adherence to mask-wearing and limiting close contacts, while controlling for demographic correlates. Results indicated that greater behavioral awareness predicted greater odds of mask-wearing and limiting close contacts. Psychological flexibility, and behavioral awareness specifically, should be investigated in future research as targets for intervention amidst global disasters.

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