Body Comparison and Body Satisfaction Influence on Adaptation of Interpersonal Relationships and the Mediating Effects of Self-Esteem among Adolescents

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun Hah Wee
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Body Comparison

Life Satisfaction in Middle-Aged Koreans: Mediating Effects of Domain-Specific Self-Esteem Satisfaction, and Sex Differences

2014 ◽  
Vol 115 (1) ◽  
pp. 213-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun-Joo Park ◽  
Dong-Gwi Lee ◽  
Nan Mee Yang
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Satisfaction Index ◽  
Domain Specific

The current study was an attempt to examine the interplay between domain-specific self-esteem and life satisfaction with middle-aged Koreans. For four domains (Social/Objective Ability, Positive Characteristics, Interpersonal Relationships, and Family), the mediating effects of the satisfaction index of domain-specific self-esteem between the importance index of domain-specific self-esteem and life satisfaction were tested using structural equation modeling. 364 Koreans in their 40s and 50s were recruited through stratified sampling. Overall, the satisfaction index of domain-specific self-esteem was found to be a strong mediator across all the four domains; for middle-aged Koreans, if they appraised their self-esteem in a given domain as important and they felt satisfied in that domain, their life satisfaction was likely to be higher. Additionally, results of multi-group analysis suggested that the strengths of associations in the model were different between men and women in the Interpersonal Relationships domain.

scholarly journals Does comparison of self with others influence body image among adult women? An experimental study in naturalistic settings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Laker ◽  
Glenn Waller
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Eating Pathology ◽  
Eating Concerns ◽  
Upward Comparison ◽  
Downward Comparison ◽  
Body Comparison

Abstract Background and Objectives It has been suggested that body comparison is a safety behavior in eating disorders. This experimental study investigates the causal impact of upward and downward body comparison on body image, eating pathology, self-esteem, anxiety and mood. It also considers whether trait body comparison and eating pathology are associated with responsiveness to upward and downward comparison. Methods Thirty-nine women participated. Each completed trait comparison and eating pathology measures. Following this, each participant spent an hour (on different days) making an upward, downward or neutral comparison in a naturalistic setting. After each condition, the participant completed measures of body satisfaction, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and eating pathology. Results Participants were significantly less satisfied with their bodies following upward comparison. Both upward and downward comparison were associated with particularly negative effects if an individual had greater trait eating concerns. The effects of downward comparison were correlated with increased anxiety. Limitations The sample was lacking in diversity. Compliance with the experimental tasks was not strictly monitored. Conclusions Upward comparison resulted in lower body satisfaction, but downward comparison did not result in positive effects. However, trait eating concerns and comparison influenced the impact of both forms of comparison. Body comparison should be a target for treatment in CBT for eating disorders, particularly where the individual has a strong tendency to make comparisons with other people. Level of evidence Level III: Evidence obtained from well-designed cohort or case–control analytic studies.

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