A pilot study investigating whether focusing on body functionality can protect women from the potential negative effects of viewing thin-ideal media images

Alleva, Jessica M.; Veldhuis, Jolanda; Martijn, Carolien

doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2016.01.007

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“…Although some authors [46] objected to the use of anatomical as well as physiological aspects in the BCS, we follow Orlandi et al [47], who state that the BCS is a useful instrument to address satisfaction with the body and judge the emphasis on bodily functions next to body parts to be an advantage. This is in line with recent studies [48, 49] stressing the importance of describing the body in functional terms. The validity and reliability of the Dutch version [50] are satisfactory.…”

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Psychometric properties of the Dresden Body Image Questionnaire: A multiple-group confirmatory factor analysis across sex and age in a Dutch non-clinical sample

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BackgroundBody image has implications for psychosocial functioning and quality of life and its disturbance is reported in a broad range of psychiatric disorders. In view of the lack of instruments in Dutch measuring body image as a broad concept, we set out to make an instrument available that reflects the multidimensional character of this construct by including more dimensions than physical appearance. The Dresden Körperbildfragebogen (DBIQ, Dresden Body Image Questionnaire) particularly served this purpose. The DBIQ consists of 35 items and five subscales: body acceptance, sexual fulfillment, physical contact, vitality, and self-aggrandizement. The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Dutch translation of the Dresden Body Image Questionnaire (DBIQ-NL) in a non-clinical sample.MethodsThe psychometric properties of the DBIQ-NL were examined in a non-clinical sample of 988 respondents aged between 18 and 65. We investigated the subscales' internal consistency and test-retest reliability. In order to establish construct validity we evaluated the association with a related construct, body cathexis, and with indices of self-esteem and psychological wellbeing. The factor structure of the DBIQ-NL was examined via confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The equivalence of the measurement model across sex and age was evaluated by multiplegroup confirmatory factor analyses.ResultsConfirmatory factor analyses showed a structure in accordance with the original scale, where model fit was improved significantly by moving one item to another subscale. Multiple group confirmatory factor analysis across sex and age demonstrated partial strong invariance. Internal consistency was good with little overlap between the subscales. Temporal reliability and construct validity were satisfactory.ConclusionResults indicate that the DBIQ-NL is a reliable and valid instrument for non-clinical subjects. This provides a sound basis for further investigation of the DBIQ-NL in a clinical sample.

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Psychometric properties of the Dresden Body Image Questionnaire: A multiple-group confirmatory factor analysis across sex and age in a Dutch non-clinical sample

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“…These findings align with a recent experiment by Mulgrew et al (2017), in which writing 10 positive statements about one's body functionality did not protect women from experiencing decreased state appearance and functionality satisfaction after beauty-ideal media exposure immediately afterward. In contrast, in a prior experiment by Alleva, Veldhuis, and Martijn (2016), female undergraduates completed a one-session variant of Expand Your Horizon or an active control exercise, and were then immediately exposed to beauty-ideal media imagery.…”

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“…Relative to control, participants who had described their body functionality experienced greater functionality satisfaction and body appreciation Post-Exposure, leading Alleva et al (2016) to conclude that focusing on body functionality could protect women from some of the harmful effects of beauty-ideal media imagery on their body image.…”

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“…Scores on the two items were averaged; higher scores show greater state body satisfaction. These items have demonstrated internal reliability and 5-minute test-retest reliability, and are sensitive to experimental manipulations (Alleva, Veldhuis, & Martijn, 2016;Birkeland et al, 2005 , for the full instructions). Participants are given a brief introduction to body functionalityincluding a list of body functions categorised per domainand why it is important.…”

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“…This set of advertisements has significantly reduced state body satisfaction in pilot research with female undergraduates in our lab. Products-only exposure comprised the same eight product-only advertisements from the beauty-ideal exposure, and 13 additional product-only advertisements selected from our prior research with female undergraduates (Alleva et al, 2016) and from Andrew et al (2015). In both beauty-ideal and products-only exposure, the products-only advertisements featured perfumes, watches, handbags, footwear, and cosmetics.…”

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A randomised-controlled trial investigating potential underlying mechanisms of a functionality-based approach to improving women’s body image

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Focusing on body functionality is a promising technique for improving women's body image. This study replicates prior research in a large novel sample, tests longer-term follow-up effects, and investigates underlying mechanisms of these effects (body complexity and body-self integration). British women (N = 261) aged 18-30 who wanted to improve their body image were randomised to Expand Your Horizon (three online body functionality writing exercises) or an active control. Trait body image was assessed at Pretest, Posttest, 1-week, and 1-month Follow-Up. To explore whether changes in body complexity and body-self integration 'buffer' the impact of negative body-related experiences, participants also completed beauty-ideal media exposure. Relative to the control, intervention participants experienced improved appearance satisfaction, functionality satisfaction, body appreciation, and body complexity at Posttest, and at both Follow-Ups. Neither body complexity nor body-self integration mediated intervention effects. Media exposure decreased state body satisfaction among intervention and control participants, but neither body complexity nor body-self integration moderated these effects. The findings underscore the value of focusing on body functionality for improving body image and show that effects persist one month post-intervention.

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A pilot study investigating whether focusing on body functionality can protect women from the potential negative effects of viewing thin-ideal media images

Cited by 82 publications

References 24 publications

Psychometric properties of the Dresden Body Image Questionnaire: A multiple-group confirmatory factor analysis across sex and age in a Dutch non-clinical sample

Psychometric properties of the Dresden Body Image Questionnaire: A multiple-group confirmatory factor analysis across sex and age in a Dutch non-clinical sample

A randomised-controlled trial investigating potential underlying mechanisms of a functionality-based approach to improving women’s body image

Chapter 7: The Portrayal of Women’s Sport and Fitness Attire on Instagram: A Thematic Content Analysis of #sportwear and #fitnesswear

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