Body image, social comparison, and eating disturbance: a covariance structure modeling investigation

Article Abstract:

Covariance structure modeling analyses have been used to investigate the possibility that appearance comparisons influence the link between developmental issues (early maturational timing, teasing), body image and eating disturbance. This research supports the key role of appearance-based comparisons as a mediational connection between social feedback (teasing), body image and eating disturbance. It was established that body image mediates the effects of teasing on eating disturbance. Maturational timing was not an important predictor of comparison.

Psychological aspects

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Development of body image, eating disturbance, and general psychological functioning in female adolescents: covariance structure modelling and longitudinal investigations

Article Abstract:

Negative verbal commentary (teasing), obesity level, and perceived weight have a direct impact on the development of body image and eating disturbance in teenage girls. Maturation timing has no effect on these factors. Covariance structure modelling and longitudinal analysis shows the effect of different factors on the development of body image and eating disturbance. The major risk factor for the teasing about body weight, size and overall appearance is the excess weight gain by the teenage girls.

Research, Teenage girls

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Explanations of body image disturbance: a test of maturational status, negative verbal commentary, social comparison, and sociocultural hypothesis

Article Abstract:

Teasing history and social comparisons regarding physical appearance contribute significantly to body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. Specifically, the size/weight type of social comparison is more negative than behavioral social comparison. Sociocultural factors exert more influence on satisfaction with appearance than a simple awareness of social pressures such as being slim and attractive. Thus, media messages have more damaging influence than the mere awareness of social expectations.

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