The Effects of Teasing in Childhood or Adolescence on Young Adults' Body Image

2011 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera X. Liang ◽  
Alun C. Jackson ◽  
Vicki L. McKenzie
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
The Body ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Appearance Satisfaction ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Specific Impact

This study examined the specific impact of remembered childhood and adolescent teasing on different dimensions of body image in young adults. A total of 113 participants (43 men and 70 women) indicated that they had been teased about their weight or appearance. The results revealed that the frequency of being teased about one's appearance was the only significant predictor of appearance satisfaction in women. Overweight preoccupation was not predicted by weight or appearance teasing. For men, the perceived distress of appearance and weight-related teasing predicted appearance satisfaction and overweight preoccupation respectively. The results suggest that different types of teasing can have differential impacts on the body image of young men and women. The results identify the need for prevention and intervention programs to address the problem of teasing in late primary and early high school children.

scholarly journals Satisfaction with a Body Image as a Component of Subjective Well-Being of a Person

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 100-113
Author(s):  
A. V. Khavylo ◽  
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M. S. Sittseva ◽  
I. I. Eremina ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
The Body ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Subjective Happiness ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Men And Women

The article is concerned with the study of satisfaction with a body image as a component of subjective well-being of a person, and the analysis of interconnection of these phenomena. The sampling included 560 people aged from 16 to 42. The study used “the Scale of Satisfaction with Living Standards”, “the Scale of a Positive Affect and a Negative Affect”, “the Scale of Subjective Happiness”, “the Scale of Satisfaction with One’s Own Body”, and “the Body Image Inventory”. The study has revealed that satisfaction with one’s own body and its parts has a positive impact on the level of subjective well-being of men and women; satisfaction with body parts influences dissatisfaction with one’s own body on the whole with varied degree in both groups. There are differences in the connection of individual characteristics with satisfaction with one’s own body and the elements of subjective well-being of men and women.

Self-esteem, Body Image, and Dating Violence in Colombian Adolescents and Young Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052199458
Author(s):  
Yolima Bolívar-Suárez ◽  
Jorge Arturo Martínez Gómez ◽  
Libia Yanelli Yanez-Peñúñuri ◽  
César Armando Rey Anacona ◽  
Ana Milena Gaviria Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
The Relationship

Two objectives were formulated. The first was to establish whether characteristics such as self-esteem, perception of body image, and dating perpetration explain dating victimization. The second was to check if sex moderates the relationship between low self-esteem and dissatisfaction and if body dissatisfaction mediates the effect of low self-esteem on being a victim of dating violence (DV). A total of 1,409 Colombian adolescents and young adults, secondary and university students (42.5% men and 57.5% women), aged between 14 and 25 years ( M = 18.6 years; SD = 2.8 years) participated. An explanatory correlational design was used, in which the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Body Shape Questionnaire, and the Revised Dating Violence Questionnaire were applied. Six regression models were proposed for both men and women, where it was found that low self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, and violence exerted in the courtship explain the violence received. Also, through the moderated mediation analysis, a moderate conditional indirect effect was verified of low self-esteem in DV victimization (R2 = 0.052***) through body dissatisfaction, being higher in women than in men. The preceding points to the convenience of intervening on self-esteem and body image in adolescents and young victims of this type of violence and considering these aspects in prevention campaigns.

Effectiveness of Psychodrama on the Body Image of Senior High Female Students in Tehran, District 15

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soroor Arabpour Khanmirzaei ◽  
Mahdi Zare Bahramabadi ◽  
Fatemeh Khoramian
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Body Self

Introduction: In this study the effect of psychodrama on body image of female students at secondary school has been examined. Method: In this quasi experimental study, all the female students at secondary school who were studying at high school in academic year 2016-2017 in Tehran were selected as a statistical society. Among the high schools in Tehran's 15th district, one school was selected by Purposive sampling method. They were examined by the Multidimensional Body-Self Relationships Questionnaire (MBSRQ). 24 female students were randomly selected and assigned to experimental and control groups. Then, 8 sessions of 1.5 hours of psychodrama were performed for the experimental group, but the control group did not receive any intervention. In addition to descriptive statistics, Multivariate analysis of covariance were performed to evaluate the effectiveness of the psychodrama on the body image of students and the SPSS-25 software was used for all the analyses (p>0.05. ( Results: In this analysis, the second-year high school student participants were adolescent girls with an average age of 14.34 years. The results the study showed The Mean ±SD of physical satisfaction component had more change from pre-test (25.08± 3.65) to post-test (32.50 ±4.85). Moreover, The Mean ±SD of the body image increased from pre-test (144.50 ±12.33) to post-test (16.165 ± 12.96). Conclusion: Psychodrama had remarkable improvement on body image of female students who were selected in this research

scholarly journals Body Image Relates to Exercise-Induced Antinociception and Mood Changes in Young Adults: A Randomized Longitudinal Exercise Intervention

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6801
Author(s):  
Angelika Maurer ◽  
Sebastian Deckert ◽  
Claudia Levenig ◽  
Theresa Schörkmaier ◽  
Carolin Stangier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Passive Control ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Pain Tolerance ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Effects

Background: An important motivation for adolescents and young adults to engage in aerobic exercise (AE) is to improve fitness, body composition and physical appearance. These parameters have an impact on bodily perception as conceptualized by the ‘body image’ (BI) construct. AE is known to have positive effects on pain perception, mood, and body image (BI). However, no study has hitherto investigated their interrelationship within one study. Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group (IG, n = 16, 6 months of AE) or a passive control group (CG, n = 10). Frankfurt Body-Concept Scales (FKKS), Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS), State and Trait Anxiety Inventory, warmth and heat pain thresholds (WPT, HPT), pain tolerance, and graded exercise test data from baseline (T0) and the end of the intervention (T6) were analyzed using a paired t-test (p < 0.05). Results: A significant increase in the BI dimension ‘physical efficacy’ was identified from T0 to T6, which correlated positively with PANAS Positive Affect Scale and HPT. Conclusion: Data in young adults undergoing AE indicate that changes in the BI sub-category ‘physical efficacy’ are closely linked with changes in positive affect and antinociception. These novel findings suggest that BI plays a role in antinociception and positive affect.

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 Anthropometric Engineering Approach in Conceptual Design of Sleeping Pillow

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Amin Mououdi ◽  
Hanieh Golitalari ◽  
Sharbano Nonorimoghaddam ◽  
Narjes Ghorbanirameneti ◽  
Fariba Ghaempanah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
The Body ◽  
Head Width ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Head Height ◽  
Head Neck ◽  
Different Parts

Introduction: Sleep is an essential element for maintaining health, which is associated with several factors in improving its quality, including the use of a suitable pillow that, with effective support, can support the spine in the neck area and it prevents complications such as headache, neck pain and shoulder pain .The purpose of this study was to provide a suitable pillow design in accordance with the dimensions of Iranian people for proper support in both back and flank positions. Materials and Methods: 84 volunteers (40 males and 44 females) with an average age of 29/47 years (SD=7/91) were enrolled. Anthropometric characteristics such as head width in the ear area, head length, head height, etc. were determined using a caliper, a Canon SX60HS camera, a digimizer software, Excel and SPSS version 20. Different percentiles of the body dimensions of men and women were calculated. The findings were used to calculate the dimensions of different parts of the ergonomic pillow. Results: Based on different dimensions of the head, neck and shoulder area in the sample, the pillow was designed with a width of 70 and a depth of 26/4 cm for men and a width of 65 and a depth of 26/4 cm for women. Discussion and Conclusion: It is anticipated that the pillow designed according to anthropometric measurements of Iranian subjects can reduce head and neck pain and spinal problems. It is also recommended that other research has to be done to standardize the dimensions and type of pillow material in all parts of Iran.

The body image experiences of women working within the aesthetics sector: a thematic analysis of online survey and interview responses

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 358-363
Author(s):  
Alison Owen ◽  
Jennifer Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
The Body ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Appearance Satisfaction ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Experiences Of Women

Background: Body dissatisfaction can have negative implications on health and wellbeing. Aims: Women working within the aesthetics sector have been identified as being vulnerable to body dissatisfaction and disordered eating; however, research exploring this population is scarce. This research aimed to investigate the area further. Methods: Online surveys and interviews were used to explore the body image experiences of 41 women working in the aesthetics sector. Findings: Thematic analysis highlighted three themes: a feeling that looking ‘good’ was necessitated by their profession; ubiquitous and inevitable nature of appearance comparisons; and an appearance satisfaction dichotomy, with some reporting feeling satisfied and others dissatisfied. Conclusion: The body image experiences of women working in the aesthetic sector are mixed and can be complex. The implications of these findings and directions for future research are discussed.

Body Image, Body Mass Index, and Body Composition: In Young Adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica M. Streeter ◽  
Robin R. Milhausen ◽  
Andrea C. Buchholz
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fat Free Mass ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
External Attribution

Purpose: Associations were examined between body image and body mass index (BMI) in comparison with body composition in healthy weight, overweight, and obese young adults. Methods: Weight and height were determined, and the percentage of fat mass (%FM) and percentage of fat-free mass (%FFM) were measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in 75 male and 87 female young adults (21.1 ± 1.9 years; 25.2 ± 4.4 kg/m2 [mean ± standard deviation]). Body image was measured using the three subscales Weight Esteem, Appearance Esteem, and External Attribution of the Body-Esteem Scale for Adolescents and Adults (BESAA). Results: Body mass index and %FM were highly correlated (r for males = 0.74, r for females = 0.82; both p<0.001), and were inversely associated with body image, particularly Weight Esteem. After adjustment for physical activity, BMI and %FM (and %FFM, although in the opposite direction) were associated with each BESAA subscale: %FM, %FFM, and BMI explained 12% to14% of the variance in Appearance Esteem for both sexes, 33% to 41% in Weight Esteem in women and 16% to 18% in men, and 8% to 10% in External Attribution in women (all p<0.05) and <5% for men (NS). Conclusions: Clinicians should be aware that as their clients’ BMI and %FM increase, body image decreases, particularly in women.

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