Journal article
Does body appreciation or satisfaction buffer against idealised functionality-focused images of models?
Body Image, Vol.36, pp.45-52
2021
PMID: 33212337
Abstract
Research suggests that greater levels of body appreciation and body satisfaction may protect women from negative outcomes when viewing media images of the thin-ideal. In this study, we compared the effectiveness of body appreciation and body satisfaction in ameliorating negative effects from viewing images of the traditional thin-ideal and the newer functional-ideal (i.e., models presented in active stances with a focus on the function of their body). A sample of 122 women (Mage = 24.43 years) from a regional university and the general community was recruited to complete an online study. Participants were randomly allocated to view images of models presented in either an active or posed stance, or images of scenery. Participants completed pre- and post-test measures of appearance and functionality satisfaction, as well as trait measures of body appreciation and satisfaction. Results showed that women had poorer outcomes after viewing the active but not the posed or scenery images. Neither body appreciation nor body satisfaction moderated effects. Active, functional images may be particularly insidious and further research is needed to identify effective protective strategies.
Details
- Title
- Does body appreciation or satisfaction buffer against idealised functionality-focused images of models?
- Authors
- Kate Mulgrew (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Social Sciences - LegacyClaire Findlay (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, QueenslandBen Lane (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Centre for Human Factors and Systems ScienceEmma Halliwell (Author) - University of the West of England
- Publication details
- Body Image, Vol.36, pp.45-52
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Date published
- 2021
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.bodyim.2020.09.007
- ISSN
- 1873-6807
- PMID
- 33212337
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Cancer Research Cluster; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99489708002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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