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A Randomized Comparative Trial of Self-Affirmation and Psychoeducation Interventions for Improving Body Image in Young Women
(2016)Body image concerns are a widespread experience, particularly for young women, and are associated with a number of undesirable consequences, including eating disorders. Self affirmation theory provides a framework for ... -
Role of social comparison in exposure to athletic media images on body image, mood, and desire to exercise
(2002)The purpose of this study was to examine the role of social comparison and the impact of idealized athletic images in the media on body image and mood. The participants consisted of 90 undergraduate males and 132 ... -
So you think you've got problems : interpersonal influence on women with low appearance self-esteem within the context of self-affirmation
(2011)The influences of interpersonal interactions on psychological constructs have been studied extensively in the research literature. However, due to the inherent complexities involved in such interactions, a comprehensive ... -
Social comparison to thin and plus size media images : impact on candy consumption, affect, and body image in binge eaters
(2014-01-22)Binge eating has long been a prevalent issue for young women. Though the development of binge eating is multifactorial, much attention has focused on the etiological mechanisms underlying binge behaviour. Affect regulation ... -
Stage of change : relation to risk factors for binge eating and other health-risk behaviours among university women
(2004)The transtheoretical model delineates the different stages that individuals go through as they change maladaptive behaviours: precontemplation, contemplation, action, and maintenance (Prochaska, DiClemente, & Norcross, ...