The 9-item Breast Appreciation Scale (BrAS; Swami et al., 2022) is a recently developed instrument that assesses a woman’s positive breasted experiences. To date, however, the psychometric properties of the BrAS have only been investigated in English-speaking women. Here, we report on the translation and validation of a novel, Romanian version of the BrAS. A total of 555 cisgender women from Romania completed a Romanian translation of the BrAS along with additional measures of body image and psychological well-being. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis identified a stable unidimensional model of the BrAS, with all nine items retained. Additionally, the Romanian BrAS evidenced complete invariance (i.e., through to latent mean invariance) across mothers and non-mothers, though mothers had higher observed scores than non-mothers. Evidence of convergent, concurrent, and incremental validity was very strong when based on observed BrAS scores, but slightly weaker when based on latent BrAS scores. In particular, greater latent breast appreciation was significantly associated with higher body appreciation, lower breast size dissatisfaction, and higher self-esteem. Overall, these results suggest that the psychometric properties of the Romanian BrAS are robust and that the instrument can be effectively deployed in this linguistic context.
由 9 个项目组成的 "乳房欣赏量表"(BrAS;Swami 等人,2022 年)是最近开发的一种工具,用于评估女性的积极乳房体验。然而,迄今为止,BrAS 的心理测量特性只在讲英语的女性中进行过调查。在此,我们报告了新版罗马尼亚语 BrAS 的翻译和验证情况。共有 555 名来自罗马尼亚的顺性别女性完成了 BrAS 的罗马尼亚语翻译以及身体形象和心理健康的附加测量。探索性和确认性因子分析确定了 BrAS 的稳定单维模型,保留了全部九个项目。此外,罗马尼亚语的 BrAS 在母亲和非母亲之间表现出完全的不变性(即通过潜在平均不变性),尽管母亲的观察得分高于非母亲。根据观察到的 BrAS 分数,收敛性、并发性和增量有效性都非常强,但根据潜在的 BrAS 分数,收敛性、并发性和增量有效性稍弱。特别是,更高的潜在乳房鉴赏力与更高的身体鉴赏力、更低的乳房大小不满意度和更高的自尊心有显著关联。总之,这些结果表明,罗马尼亚语 BrAS 的心理测量特性是可靠的,该工具可以在这种语言环境中有效使用。
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Pub Date : 2024-05-14DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101722
Jake Linardon , Robyn Moffitt , Cleo Anderson , Tracy L. Tylka
Previous cross-sectional studies have reported associations between self-compassion, self-criticism, and positive body image, yet prospective studies establishing the temporal order of these relationships are missing. The present study sought to clarify the nature of these associations by investigating possible longitudinal bi-directional links between self-compassion, self-criticism, and three components of positive body image (body appreciation, functionality appreciation, and body image flexibility). Data were analyzed from 2982 adult women who completed survey instruments at baseline (T0), four-month follow-up (T1), and eight-month follow-up (T2). Attrition rate ranged from 0–56% across time-points. Cross-lagged panel models were computed to test for bidirectional associations. We found evidence of reciprocal, negative associations between self-criticism and the three components of positive body image across the three time-points. We also found evidence that T0 self-compassion predicted increased body image flexibility and functionality appreciation at T1 (paths were non-significant from T1 to T2), whereas T0 body appreciation predicted increased T1 self-compassion (but was non-significant from T1 to T2). Findings suggest that compassionate and uncritical ways of responding to the self may be relevant precursors and outcomes to positive body image, depending on the timing of assessment, highlighting viable targets for intervention.
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Pub Date : 2024-05-13DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101716
Ciara Mahon , Denise Hamburger , Zali Yager , Orlagh O’Dowd , Jennifer B. Webb , Amanda Fitzgerald
Body image is an established public health concern and there is a pressing need for evidence-informed universal programmes for older adolescents. To ensure high standard, quality programmes, there have been calls to adapt existing programmes to different contexts in ways that ensure materials are relevant, but still aligned with their theoretical foundations. This study outlines the cultural adaptation of the BodyKind programme in Ireland, which was initially developed in the USA, to address an unmet need to provide an inclusive, strengths-focused, school-based body image intervention for older adolescents. After receiving BodyKind, codesign workshops were conducted with 12 adolescents aged 15–16 years, who provided feedback and designed content (examples/scenarios) to increase the programme’s relevance for adolescents. Feedback on cultural appropriateness of programme materials were obtained via interviews with six female post-primary teachers and one mental health clinician. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis. BodyKind was perceived as highly acceptable by stakeholders who offered suggestions for programme refinement. Themes included 1.) Programme acceptability, 2.) Implementation considerations, 3.) Programme refinement. This study used multi-stakeholder feedback to engage in cultural adaptation of BodyKind prior to further evaluation, thereby informing efforts to implement sustainable and scalable programmes in schools.
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Pub Date : 2024-05-13DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101714
Thomas V. Pollet, Jeanne Bovet, Rosie Buhaenko, Piers L. Cornelissen, Martin J. Tovée
Psychological research frequently encounters criticism regarding the representativeness of the samples under study, highlighting concerns about the external validity of the obtained results. Here, we conducted a comprehensive survey of all the quantitative samples from the journal Body Image for 2021 (n = 149 samples). Our primary objective was to examine the extent to which the sampled populations deviated from the population at large, which could potentially compromise the generalizability of findings. We identified that a substantial number of these samples came from student populations (n = 44) and the majority were from the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Only a small number of samples (n = 9) employed direct measurements of body mass index (BMI), while the majority relied on self-reported data (n = 93). For a subset of samples in the journal, which were drawn from the general population, we compared whether these differed from population reference values in terms of age and BMI. Using Monte Carlo simulations, we found that samples tended to be younger and score lower on BMI than reference values obtained from the broader population. Samples drawn from female university students also tended to be lower on BMI than age-matched reference samples. We discuss the implications of our findings and make recommendations on sampling and inference. We conclude that a clearer specification of the parameters or conditions under which findings are expected to generalise has the potential to enhance the overall rigor and validity of this field of research.
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Pub Date : 2024-05-07DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101717
Gemma Sharp , Vanessa Kellermann , Yukti Mehta , Anne Nileshni Fernando , Madeline L. West
Genital body image is a highly understudied concept but is important for sexual health and broader body image satisfaction. Effective genital body image interventions for adolescents have been developed, however, parental consent can be a barrier to adolescent participation. The aim of this study was to conduct a novel exploration of parental consent for genital body image education research and factors related to this consent. Participants were 125 parents of adolescents in Australia who completed an online questionnaire including measures of demographic characteristics, personality traits and attitudes, and likelihood of consent for an adolescent son and daughter participating in hypothetical genital body image education research. The vast majority of parents indicated that they definitely would consent to their adolescent sons’ and daughters’ involvement in this hypothetical research. There was no significant difference in likelihood of consent based on the gender of the adolescent. Parents having more conservative attitudes towards sex was the only factor tested that reduced the likelihood of providing consent. Overall, our results suggest parents are generally supportive of adolescent involvement in genital body image education research. This concept should be included in broader body image educational programs so adolescents gain exposure to this important but neglected topic.
{"title":"Exploration of parental consent for adolescent involvement in genital body image education research","authors":"Gemma Sharp , Vanessa Kellermann , Yukti Mehta , Anne Nileshni Fernando , Madeline L. West","doi":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101717","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101717","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Genital body image is a highly understudied concept but is important for sexual health and broader body image satisfaction. Effective genital body image interventions for adolescents have been developed, however, parental consent can be a barrier to adolescent participation. The aim of this study was to conduct a novel exploration of parental consent for genital body image education research and factors related to this consent. Participants were 125 parents of adolescents in Australia who completed an online questionnaire including measures of demographic characteristics, personality traits and attitudes, and likelihood of consent for an adolescent son and daughter participating in hypothetical genital body image education research. The vast majority of parents indicated that they definitely would consent to their adolescent sons’ and daughters’ involvement in this hypothetical research. There was no significant difference in likelihood of consent based on the gender of the adolescent. Parents having more conservative attitudes towards sex was the only factor tested that reduced the likelihood of providing consent. Overall, our results suggest parents are generally supportive of adolescent involvement in genital body image education research. This concept should be included in broader body image educational programs so adolescents gain exposure to this important but neglected topic.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48312,"journal":{"name":"Body Image","volume":"49 ","pages":"Article 101717"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1740144524000391/pdfft?md5=feded42e904d4c404ad016d9dcbf3768&pid=1-s2.0-S1740144524000391-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140844337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-30DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101715
Olivia E. Smith, Jennifer S. Mills, Lindsay Samson
This study experimentally tested the effects of taking a one-week break from social media (SM) on body image and self-esteem among young women. Female undergraduate students (N = 66) were randomly assigned to either take a one-week break from SM or continue their normal use (control condition). State self-esteem and body satisfaction were measured at baseline (Time 1) and one week later (Time 2). As predicted, participants in the break condition reported higher body satisfaction and higher state self-esteem (total, performance, social, and appearance domains) at Time 2 than did those in the control condition, controlling for Time 1 scores. The benefits of taking a break from SM on body satisfaction were especially pronounced for women with higher baseline levels of thin-ideal internalization. The findings demonstrate the short-term benefits of taking a break from SM for one week on self-esteem and body image among young women.
本研究通过实验测试了暂停使用社交媒体一周对年轻女性身体形象和自尊的影响。女大学生(66 人)被随机分配到暂停使用社交媒体一周或继续正常使用社交媒体(对照组)。在基线(时间 1)和一周后(时间 2)测量了状态自尊和身体满意度。正如预测的那样,与对照组相比,中断使用 SM 的参与者在时间 2 报告了更高的身体满意度和更高的状态自尊(总分、成绩、社交和外表领域),控制了时间 1 的得分。对于瘦身理想内化基线水平较高的女性来说,暂停 SM 对身体满意度的益处尤其明显。研究结果表明,在短期内让年轻女性脱离 SM 一周对她们的自尊和身体形象都有好处。
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Pub Date : 2024-04-17DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101713
Laurel B. Watson , Taylor D. Michl , Mirella Flores Randelman , Alexis Rowland , Jacob Germain
Using an experimental posttest-only control group design, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of self-compassionate writing exercises on transgender and non-binary participants’ body satisfaction, gender identity pride, and internalized transphobia. A total of 238 transgender people participated in this study (Mage = 28.27, SD = 8.12). Participants were randomly assigned to a self-compassionate writing task focusing on their gender identity, a self-compassionate writing task focusing on their body image as a transgender person (i.e., gendered body image), and a control condition, which required them to write about a neutral day in their lives. Results demonstrated that those in the gendered body image self-compassionate condition reported higher state-level effects of body satisfaction following the intervention than those in the control condition. No significant effects were observed for condition on state-level gender identity pride or internalized transphobia. Results also demonstrated that non-binary participants reported higher levels of gender identity pride than trans femme participants. Exploratory post-hoc analyses revealed that gender identity pride moderated the effect of condition on body satisfaction. Compared to those in the control condition, participants in the gendered body self-compassionate condition with moderate and high levels of gender identity pride reported higher levels of body satisfaction. Results demonstrate potential beneficial effects of brief self-compassionate writing exercises on transgender peoples’ body satisfaction.
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The rise of short-form video content has prompted research into its impact on body image; however, little remains known regarding the effects of exposure to food-related content of this type. The present study aimed to fill this gap in the literature by conducting a between-subjects experiment (N = 316) examining the effects of exposure to low-calorie versus high-calorie “What I Eat in A Day” food diary TikTok videos on young adults’ body appreciation, body dissatisfaction, and diet intentions. Additionally, this study sought to explore how social comparison and mood might affect participants’ responses to these videos. Results indicate that social comparison mediated the relationship between video type (low- vs high- calorie) and positive mood, such that low-calorie videos increased upward social comparison and decreased positive mood, and high-calorie videos increased downward social comparison and increased positive mood. Positive direct effects of positive mood on body appreciation and diet intentions occurred, and a negative direct effect on body dissatisfaction was found. Additionally, positive mood mediated the path from social comparison to diet intentions. These findings highlight the importance of further research into the nuanced impacts of food diary social media content on young adults’ body image and behaviors.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-13DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101709
Jaclyn A. Siegel , Rebecca R. Mendoza , Juliana M. Tesselaar , Jennifer DeJesus , Connor I. Elbe , Nicolas S. Caravelli , Lynae Troy , Margo Fenton , Brianna Victoria , Justice Herrera , Aaron J. Blashill
Romantic partners have the potential to influence attitudes and behaviors related to body image and disordered eating. However, the role that romantic relationships can play in eating disorder (ED) recovery has not been comprehensively investigated. The present study aimed to explore the ways that people living with and recovering from EDs experience their romantic relationships, with the specific objective of developing a novel theoretical framework, grounded in the experiences of people in diverse romantic relationships, to guide future research on the topic. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 66 people (45 cisgender women, 11 cisgender men, 9 nonbinary people, and 1 transgender man) living with and recovering from EDs while in romantic relationships. Our grounded theory analysis yielded a theoretical model of ED management in romantic relationships, revealing that Individual and Relationship Characteristics intersected with Relationship-Related Stressors and were navigated using Eating Disorder and Relationship Management Strategies. Combined with Partner Support and Tensions, these management strategies were related to Relationship and Mental Health Outcomes, which affected and were affected by Future Concerns. Future researchers should continue to build on, expand, and modify this model and further explore the role of romantic relationships in the experience of people living with EDs.
恋爱伴侣有可能影响与身体形象和饮食失调有关的态度和行为。然而,恋爱关系在饮食失调症(ED)康复中所起的作用尚未得到全面研究。本研究旨在探索饮食失调症患者和康复者如何体验他们的恋爱关系,具体目标是根据不同恋爱关系中的人的经验,建立一个新的理论框架,以指导未来有关该主题的研究。我们对 66 人(45 名顺性性别女性、11 名顺性性别男性、9 名非二元性别者和 1 名变性男性)进行了半结构化个人访谈,他们都是在恋爱关系中患有 ED 并正在从 ED 中康复的人。我们的基础理论分析得出了恋爱关系中的 ED 管理理论模型,揭示了个人和恋爱关系特征与恋爱关系相关压力因素的交集,并使用饮食失调和恋爱关系管理策略进行管理。结合伴侣支持和紧张关系,这些管理策略与关系和心理健康结果相关,而关系和心理健康结果影响着未来的关注点,同时也受到未来关注点的影响。未来的研究人员应继续发展、扩展和修改这一模型,并进一步探索恋爱关系在 ED 患者的经历中所扮演的角色。
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The available evidence suggests that exposure to natural environments promotes more positive body image, but to date this research has not considered impacts on children. To answer this question, we invited two groups of children in Poland – matched in terms of age (range = 6 to 12 years), gender identities, and racialised status – to go for a group walk in either a natural environment (n = 80) or a built environment (n = 81). Before and after the walks, participants were asked to complete an adapted, state version of the Body Appreciation Scale-2 for Children. The results of a mixed analysis of variance indicated that children who went for a walk in the natural environment reported a significant improvement to state body appreciation (d = 0.35), whereas those who went for a walk in the built environment did not (d = 0.04). The results also showed no significant impact of gender identity (girls vs. boys) or age (middle vs. late childhood) on this finding. These results show for the first time that nature exposure may help to improve body image outcomes in children, at least in the immediate term, which may prove beneficial for future interventionist work.
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