Revisiting positive body image to demonstrate how body neutrality is not new

IF 5.2 1区 心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY Body Image Pub Date : 2024-06-07 DOI:10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101741
Nichole L. Wood-Barcalow , Jessica M. Alleva , Tracy L. Tylka
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In this position paper, we review nonacademic and academic discourse on body neutrality, a recent concept that has spread from social media platforms into scientific publications. This discourse has (inaccurately) promulgated that body neutrality is distinct from and more realistic than positive body image and body positivity. We identify and challenge 10 myths found within this discourse: (1) positive body image and body positivity are the same and therefore interchangeable, (2) positive body image isn’t realistic or attainable, (3) we should forget about body positivity and positive body image, (4) body neutrality is a new way of thinking about body image, (5) body neutrality is unique from positive body image and positivity, (6) body neutrality is a more realistic and inclusive alternative to positive body image and body positivity, (7) body neutrality is different from positive body image but we can still use the research on positive body image to support body neutrality, (8) body neutrality is a midpoint between negative body image and positive body image, (9) striving for body neutrality is sufficient, and (10) appearance can be disregarded. We offer recommendations applicable to researchers, clinicians, media, and the general public interested in body neutrality.

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重新审视积极的身体形象,展示身体中性并不新鲜
在这份立场文件中,我们回顾了非学术界和学术界关于身体中性的论述,身体中性是最近从社交媒体平台传播到科学出版物中的一个概念。这些论述(不准确地)宣称,身体中性有别于正面身体形象和身体积极性,而且更加现实。我们指出并质疑这一论述中的 10 个神话:(1) 积极的身体形象和积极的身体形象是一样的,因此可以互换;(2) 积极的身体形象不现实或无法实现;(3) 我们应该忘记积极的身体形象和积极的身体形象;(4) 身体中性是一种思考身体形象的新方法;(5) 身体中性与积极的身体形象和积极的身体形象是不同的、(6) 相对于积极身体形象和积极身体形象,身体中性是一种更现实、更具包容性的选择;(7) 身体中性不同于积极身体形象,但我们仍然可以利用积极身体形象的研究来支持身体中性;(8) 身体中性是介于消极身体形象和积极身体形象之间的中间点;(9) 努力实现身体中性就足够了;(10) 可以不考虑外表。我们提出的建议适用于对身体中立感兴趣的研究人员、临床医生、媒体和公众。
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Body Image
Body Image Multiple-
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8.70
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期刊介绍: Body Image is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality, scientific articles on body image and human physical appearance. Body Image is a multi-faceted concept that refers to persons perceptions and attitudes about their own body, particularly but not exclusively its appearance. The journal invites contributions from a broad range of disciplines-psychological science, other social and behavioral sciences, and medical and health sciences. The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, theoretical and review papers, and science-based practitioner reports of interest. Dissertation abstracts are also published online, and the journal gives an annual award for the best doctoral dissertation in this field.
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