scholarly journals The comparison of cyprus to six other european countries on body image satisfaction, appearance investment and weight and appearance-related anxiety

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marios Argyrides ◽  
Natalie Kkeli ◽  
Marianna Koutsantoni
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
University Students ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
The Public ◽  
Greek Cypriot ◽  
Appearance Satisfaction

Previous research has pointed out the importance of Cyprus in the body image literature as well as the importance of body-image cross-cultural investigations. The purpose of the current study was to compare appearance satisfaction, investment in appearance and weight and appearance-related anxiety between female university students from Cyprus and female university students from France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Spain and Poland. Participants were 199 females whose scores on the measures of interest were compared to archived published means from the other six countries. Results indicated that Greek-Cypriot female university students scored significantly higher than all countries assessed on investment in appearance and weight and appearance-related anxiety. Additionally, female participants from Cyprus scored in the middle of the appearance satisfaction scale scoring higher than Greece and France, lower than the Netherlands and Germany and having similar results to Spain and Poland. A discussion follows elaborating on the argument of why Cyprus is significant in the body image literature, and the interpretation of the results using the cognitive-behavioral perspective of body image satisfaction. Recommendations for mental health professionals and other professionals in the public health sector are also provided.

scholarly journals Body Image Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction in HIV/AIDS Patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pankaj Jain ◽  
Gyanesh Kumar Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Body Esteem ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Hiv Aids

The present study attempted to elucidate the nature and extent of relationship between body satisfaction and life satisfaction of the diagnosed Human Immune Virus/Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome ((HIV/AIDS) patients and the individuals with no known chronic physical and/or mental health illnesses. Eighty participants encompassing forty diagnosed HIV/AIDS patients comprising twenty seven males (M = 35.63, SD = 4.58) and thirteen females (M = 33.69, SD = 3.57) and forty postgraduate students containing twenty eight male (M = 28.00, SD = 4.78) and twelve females (M = 24.17, SD = 5.99) took part in the present study. The body image satisfaction and life satisfaction were assessed with the help of Body Esteem Scale for Adolescents and Adults (Mendelson, Mendelson, & White, 2001) and Life Satisfaction Scale (Alam & Shrivastava, 2001), respectively. The results of the study demonstrated that the participants suffering from HIV/AIDS had lower mean body image satisfaction score (M = 48.78, SD = 6.61) as compared to the normal participants (M =76.90, SD =5.12). Likewise, the life satisfaction scores of HIV/AIDS showed lesser mean score (M =38.50, SD =4.88) as compared to the normal healthy (M =44.25, SD = 3.33). The current theoretical and empirical findings related to body image satisfaction, life satisfaction and chronic physical illnesses have been used to discuss the results of the present study. The findings of the study would have noteworthy theoretical and practical implications for researchers, clinicians, government health policy makers, health professionals and administrators.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Body Image Satisfaction and Bulimia Nervosa among King Saud University Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Suliman Saleh Aljomaa
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Bulimia Nervosa ◽  
University Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Pearson Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
Image Test ◽  
The Relationship

The study aimed at examining the relationship between body image satisfaction and bulimia nervosa among the students of education faculty at king said university students. The author used the tests of bulimia nervosa and body image test. The researcher verified tests reliability. Students from King Saud University randomly selected (No. 337) participated in the study. Overall mean of the body image satisfaction test scored 3.66 degrees, and the overall mean of the bulimia nervosa test scored 3.42 degrees. Data analysis indicated that there is a positive correlation between the body image satisfaction and bulimia nervosa, Pearson correlation coefficient scored 0.648, and bulimia nervosa predicted body image.

scholarly journals The Body Image and Illogical Thoughts and Believes Comparison of Amputation Persons with Ordinary Persons

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 73-80
Author(s):  
Ali Mohammadi Bolban Abad
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Comparison Method ◽  
Homogenization Method ◽  
The Body ◽  
Ordinary People ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Statistical Sample

This study aims to determine and compare the body image satisfaction, illogical thoughts and believes of amputation persons with ordinary persons. In this study we used the scientific – comparison method. The study sample consists of all amputation people that are under the sponsored of martyr and amputee's affairs foundation and social welfare organization, and the equal or matched ordinary people with those in Qorveh. According to the limitation of persons with amputation, 25 subjects of amputation persons that was under the support of martyr and amputee's affairs foundation and social welfare organization was selected purposefully and also 25 subjects of ordinary people was chosen randomize as samples; (they) were selected as statistical sample with the cloning and homogenization method with amputation group. For measuring body image satisfaction, the 24 questions of body image satisfaction scale of Mashhad's Ferdowsi University were used (Parizade, 2012). The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of test (α = 0/91) show the acceptable reliability of this scale in measuring satisfaction of body image. To assess the logical thoughts and believes; the 40 questions of logical thoughts and believes questionnaire from Jones was used that validated in Ahwaz (Abadi and Moatamedin, 2005). The final test score is 0/79 that shows the high detection strength test. For data analysis, also the Pearson's correlation coefficient, the independent t-test was used. The results of hypothesis research testing show that there is meaningful and negative relationship between body image satisfaction and illogical thoughts and believe of ordinary people with amputation persons. In other words, the increscent of body image satisfaction results are decreased their illogical believes in both groups. Also the results indicate that a meaningful difference is observed between the satisfaction of body image and illogical thoughts and believes in both groups of ordinary and amputation persons. In other words, people with amputation have a lower body image satisfaction and a higher illogical believes about themselves.

scholarly journals Body image, self-esteem, media, disordered eating and actual ideal weight discrepancy: Findings in Cyprus

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marios Argyrides ◽  
Marisia Sivitanides
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
School Students ◽  
Ideal Weight ◽  
Appearance Satisfaction ◽  
The Media

The current study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the actual ideal weight discrepancy and the following variables in adolescents from Cyprus: self-esteem, appearance satisfaction, investment in appearance, weight-related anxiety, internalization of the thin and athletic ideals, the perception of the media as a good source of information in regards to appearance, the perception of the media as a source of pressure, and disordered eating symptomatology. The sample consisted of 2220 high school students (881 boys, 1339 girls) who answered the measures of interest. Results indicated significant relationships between the actual ideal weight discrepancy and all the variables of interest. In addition, results indicated weight-related anxiety and appearance satisfaction to be significant predictors of the actual ideal discrepancy in both boys and girls. Significant gender differences concerning the actual ideal weight discrepancy were also found where girls reported higher levels of discrepancy. No differences were found concerning age, socioeconomic status and place of upbringing and residence. The results of this study offer important additional information to the body image and disordered eating literature regarding a construct (actual ideal weight discrepancy) never examined before in Cyprus. This information could be used by Cypriot and European mental health professionals when working with children and teenagers who are at risk for or exhibit symptoms related to eating disorders and in developing prevention interventions.

scholarly journals Body image differences across the life span of Greek-Cypriot women: An investigation examining adolescence, early and middle adulthood

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-63
Author(s):  
Marilena Mousoulidou ◽  
Marios Argyrides ◽  
Charis Ioannou
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Middle Adulthood ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Greek Cypriot ◽  
Appearance Satisfaction ◽  
Body Image Disturbances

The current study aimed to examine possible differences among females in three age groups (adolescent, early and middle adulthood) on body-image-related variables, media influences and self-esteem. The relationships between these variables across the different age-groups were also examined as well as significant predictors of appearance satisfaction. The sample consisted of 458 females (155 adolescent girls, 218 women in early adulthood and 95 women in middle adulthood) who responded to the measures of interest. Results indicated significant differences among the age groups on self-esteem, appearance satisfaction and investment in appearance, weight-related anxiety, internalization of the thin ideal and the perception of the media as a good source of information concerning beauty. There were also many similarities within the relationships of the variables across all age groups, whereas there were some differences as well. Results also indicated some common trends with regards to predictors of appearance satisfaction across the three age groups. The results of the current research offer important additional information concerning body image disturbances in Cyprus. This information can be used by Greek-Cypriot mental health professionals and researchers in developing prevention interventions in Cyprus, as well as other Mediterranean regions.

scholarly journals Satisfação da equipe de enfermagem com a imagem corporal

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jéssica Pereira Trentino ◽  
Ana Carolina Cavalheiro ◽  
Adriana Pereira da Silva Grilo ◽  
André Oliveira Paggiaro ◽  
Ana Cláudia Puggina
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
The Body ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Characteristics ◽  
Care Nursing

Objetiva-se identifi car a satisfação dos profi ssionais da equipe de enfermagem com a imagem corporal, e avaliarse as características pessoais, profi ssionais e a necessidade do uso de adornos durante a jornada de trabalhointerferem na satisfação com a imagem corporal. Estudo transversal quantitativo realizado com enfermeiros,técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem por meio da Escala de Avaliação da Satisfação com a Imagem Corporal. Aamostra foi de 182 profi ssionais, sendo 92,3% (n=168) mulheres, a idade média foi 32,74 anos (±8,3). O escoremédio total foi de 83,8 (±14,1). Houve diferenças estatisticamente signifi cativas na comparação dos escores nasubescala “Preocupação com o Peso” com as variáveis sexo (p=0,03) e estado civil (p=0,02). Concluí-se que a equipede enfermagem referiu estar, em geral, moderadamente satisfeita com a imagem corporal. A preocupação com opeso foi maior nos indivíduos solteiros e do sexo masculino.Palavras-chave: Imagem Corporal; Autoimagem; Cuidados de Enfermagem; Enfermagem. AbsTRAcTThe aim is to identify the satisfaction of the nursing staff professionals with their body image and to assesswhether the personal, professional characteristics and need to use adornments during working hours interferewith satisfaction with body image. A cross-sectional quantitative study carried out with nurses, technicians andnursing assistants using the Body Image Satisfaction Scale. The study was composed of 182 professionals, 92.3%(n=168) female, with an average age of 32.74 years (±8.3). The average total score was 83.8 (±14.1). There werestatistically signifi cant differences when comparing the scores on the subscale “Worry with Weight” with thegender (p=0.03) and marital status (p=0.02). It concludes that nursing staff reported being moderately satisfi edwith their body image in general. The worry with weight was higher between the singles and males.Keywords: Body Image; Self Concept; Nursing Care; Nursing.

scholarly journals On Redefining the Body Image Satisfaction Questionnaire: A Preliminary Test of Multidimensionality

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 876
Author(s):  
Filipe Rodrigues ◽  
Diogo Monteiro ◽  
Pedro Flores ◽  
Pedro Forte
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Preliminary Test ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Psychometric Quality

The aim of the present study was to examine the Body Image Satisfaction Questionnaire (BISQ) as a multidimensional instrument, designed to measure individuals’ body image satisfaction. A sample of 790 Portuguese healthy adults (female = 399; male = 391) aged 18 and 49 years old (M = 28.61, SD = 7.97) completed the BISQ. Exploratory factor analysis of the BISQ provided initial psychometric validity for a five-factor model assessing five dimensions of body image, namely, face, upper torso, lower torso, lower body, and overall body appearance. Confirmatory factor analysis supported this five-correlated model, in which a bifactor model provided the best fit to the data, defining a body image satisfaction factor and five specific factors. The BISQ clearly distinguished between various dimensions of body image satisfaction and showed satisfactory psychometric quality through factor analyses. This measure may have a broad application for research and practice, as a tool for capturing individual body image satisfaction.

scholarly journals Body Appearance (Dis)satisfaction Scale applied to Brazilian university students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca Gonzalez Martins ◽  
Júlia Valério Barra ◽  
Wanderson Roberto da Silva ◽  
João Marôco ◽  
Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Factorial Model ◽  
Body Appearance ◽  
Average Variance ◽  
Brazilian Students ◽  
Fit Index

ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to estimate the psychometric properties of the Body Area Scale (BAS) applied to a sample of Brazilian university students to support the validity and reliability of the obtained data. Methods We performed confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using the Comparative Fit index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis index (TLI), and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA). We calculated the average variance extracted (AVE), composite reliability (CR), and ordinal alpha coefficient (α). All estimates were calculated separately for women and men. A thousand students participated (women = 64.0%, mean [M] age = 20.92, standard deviation [SD] = 2.40 years; body mass index (BMI) M = 23.24, SD = 3.97 kg/m2). Results Considering the CFA results, the original unifactorial model (24 items) did not fit data for women and men. Instead, the two-factorial model with 19 items had adequate fit for male and female samples (CFI = 0.922-0.958; TLI = 0.912-0.952; RMSEA = 0.090-0.096), as well as good convergent validity (AVE = 0.536-0.668) and reliability (CR = 0.920-0.952; α = 0.916-0.948). Once BAS was proposed to evaluate satisfaction/dissatisfaction with one’s own body, and considering the reformulation of the factorial model, we proposed a new name for the instrument: Body Appearance (Dis)Satisfaction Scale (BAS-R). Conclusion Professionals can now include the BAS-R in future protocols to evaluate satisfaction/dissatisfaction with the body in Brazilian students.

scholarly journals Self-Attitude and Body Image Satisfaction in Women with Alopecia at Different Stages of Chemotherapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-195
Author(s):  
A.G. Faustova ◽  
I.S. Vinogradova
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Self ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Projective Technique ◽  
Human Figure Drawing ◽  
Human Figure ◽  
Figure Drawing ◽  
Experimental Group

Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures used in various oncological diseases are often accompanied by the unwanted and uncontrolled appearance defects. The presence of an acquired visible difference is a significant source of stress, which is often ignored. The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between self-attitude and body image satisfaction in women with alopecia undergoing chemotherapy for cancer of the reproductive system. The study involved 20 women (mean age 52,15 years) without alopecia who start a course of chemotherapy treatment, and 20 women (mean age 51,55 years) with alopecia provoked by 10-40 courses of chemotherapy. An empirical study was conducted at the Ryazan Regional Clinical Oncology Center. Respondents were asked to fill out the Scale for assessing the level of satisfaction with the own body (O.A. Skugarevsky), the Self-Attitude Questionnaire (S.R. Pantileev), and to perform the projective technique “Human Figure Drawing” (K. Machover, F. Goodenough). Based on the obtained empirical data, specific regression models were revealed for each sample, demonstrating the dependence of self-attitude on the self-assessment of various components of the body image. In the experimental group of patients without alopecia, an adaptive level of self-acceptance is underlied by the high self-esteem of the external appearance of the chest (p=0,028), ears (p=0,039), and hair (p=0,017). Self-attachment among respondents in this group is determined by self-esteem of the abdomen (p=0,037). In the experimental group of patients with alopecia, other components of self-attitude were the most significant. The level of self-accusation is determined by the self-esteem of the pelvic region (p=0,048), ears (p=0,043), and hair (p=0,047). The reflected Self-attitude is determined to self-esteem of the chest (p=0,029), back (p=0,032), and arms (p=0,027). The patterns revealed in each sample are confirmed by the results of the projective technique “Human Figure Drawing”. Women with cancer of the reproductive organs, both before and after chemotherapy, mainly pay attention to those components of the body image that are associated with femininity and physical attractiveness, as well as those that undergo severe changes in the process of radical treatment.

scholarly journals #BodyProudMums: Promoting Body Positivity through Brand Storytelling on Social Media

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 319-341
Author(s):  
Ruvira Arindita
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Body Acceptance

Previous researches showed that there is relation between body image satisfaction and depression in perinatal period. Given this fact, it is important to educate and find ways to enhance mothers’ postpartum self-esteem and body satisfaction. For the last decade body image literature has risen and brought to new discussion about body positivity. This research focuses on women’s body positivity campaign presented by Mothercare called #BodyProudMums. The objective of this research is to identify the storytelling elements used to promote women’s body positivity campaign and whether the issue creates good brand story for Mothercare. The concepts used are body positivity, postpartum, brand storytelling, and social media with qualitative content analysis as research method. The unit of analysis are ten posts of #BodyProudMums campaign on @mothercareuk, while the samples are three randomly chosen posts. This research notes that the body positivity messages of body appreciation, body acceptance, and love, as well as broad conceptualization of beauty are carried out by the elements of storytelling namely: basic plots (the quest), archetype (the change master) with the following story objectives: communicating who they are, fostering collaboration, transmitting values and sparking action. There are only three out of four elements of good brand story present on the campaign. However, the absence of humor element is justified because of the nature of the postpartum story in which it shares mothers’ hardship and how they finally cope with it. Therefore, it can be said that the issue of mothers’ body positivity creates good brand story for Mothercare. Key words: positive body image, postpartum, brand storytelling, social media

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