Body image, dieting tendencies, and sex role traits in urban black women

Thomas, Veronica G.; James, Michelle D.

doi:10.1007/bf00287958

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“…Similar trends have been reported by other authors (e.g., Gross Nevo, 1985) although they are not consistently observed (e.g., Whitehouse & Mumford, 1988). Some ethnic groups living in Western societies (e.g., blacks) have also been found to be more accepting of overweight people than are whites (Massara & Stunkard, 1979) and to feel less pressure to diet despite being overweight (Thomas & James, 1988). These studies support theories that eating disordered behaviors are at least partially culturally determined.…”

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Risk factors for eating disorders in Greek- and Anglo-Australian adolescent girls

Mildred

Paxton

Wertheim

1995

Int. J. Eat. Disord.

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Past research indicates ethnicity may be related to eating disorder and related risk factors. The present study examines risk factors for eating disorders in 50 Anglo‐ and 50 Greek‐Australian girls (mean age = 13.5 years). The variables assessed included bulimic tendencies, body dissatisfaction, use of extreme weight loss behaviors (EWLBs), selfesteem, depression and family cohesion and adaptability. Cultural eating patterns were also explored. A stepwise discriminant function analysis to examine whether the two groups could be discriminated on these variables was significant and correctly classified 73.9% of the sample, the chief discriminating variables being Pressure to Eat, EWLBs, and Family Adaptability. Univariate analyses indicated differences between the groups on Pressure to Eat, Family Adaptability, and Mother's Shape. Although the groups were discriminable, a number of variables generally associated with eating disorder did not contribute to the function. These data are discussed in terms of cultural assimilation. © 1995 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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Risk factors for eating disorders in Greek- and Anglo-Australian adolescent girls

Mildred

Paxton

Wertheim

1995

Int. J. Eat. Disord.

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“…Black women were less concerned about weight loss and made less effort to achieve a thin body than white women as also found by Gray et al (1987), Rand & Kaldau (1990), and Thomas and James (1988). Although the black female college students were heavier overall than the white female students, they were less likely to engage in behaviors that characterize anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, that is, severe restrictive dieting, binging, and purging.…”

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Disordered eating attitudes and behaviors, psychological adjustment, and ethnic identity: A comparison of black and white female college students

Abrams

Allen

Gray

1993

Int. J. Eat. Disord.

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The low prevalence of restrictive eating disorders among black women has been attributed primarily to cultural differences in the definition of beauty. Utilizing self‐report measures, this study examined differences in the nature of disordered eating behaviors for black and for white female college students. Analyses of covariance and correlational tests revealed that white females demonstrated significantly greater disordered eating attitudes and behaviors than black females. Additionally, the data indicated that although disordered eating behaviors and attitudes are related to actual weight problems for black females, this is not the case for white females. Furthermore, this study is the first to provide evidence that restrictive eating disorders among black women are related to the degree to which they assimilate to mainstream culture. Finally disordered eating behaviors and attitudes were related to depression, anxiety, and low self‐esteem in both groups. © 1993 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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“…Working class and low-income African American women seem to be less influenced by European American cultural standards of beauty. In fact, among these women, a full-figured body is more acceptable or desirable than a slim body (Thomas, 1989;Thomas & James, 1988). African American girls and women tend to be more satisfied with their body size, weight, and overall appearance than European American women are, despite the fact that they are, on average, heavier (Akan & Grilo, 1995;Parker et al, 1995;Story, French, Resnick, & Blum, 1995).…”

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The Effects of Images of African American Women in Hip Hop on Early Adolescents’ Attitudes Toward Physical Attractiveness and Interpersonal Relationships

Stephens

Few

2007

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This qualitative study was designed to identify African American early adolescents' subjective meanings of African American women's sexuality through an examination of Stephens & Phillips (2003) sexual images-the Diva, Gold Digger, Freak, Dyke, Gangster Bitch, Sister Savior, Earth Mother, and Baby Mama. These eight sexual images both inform and reflect beliefs about African American women's physical attractiveness. Interpersonal relationship decision making processes also were influenced by these conceptual frameworks of African American women's sexuality. Findings from this study are important given the tendency of previous researchers to ignore race and intraethnic variations in studies of beliefs about attitudes toward sexuality.

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Body image, dieting tendencies, and sex role traits in urban black women

Cited by 64 publications

References 14 publications

Risk factors for eating disorders in Greek- and Anglo-Australian adolescent girls

Risk factors for eating disorders in Greek- and Anglo-Australian adolescent girls

Disordered eating attitudes and behaviors, psychological adjustment, and ethnic identity: A comparison of black and white female college students

The Effects of Images of African American Women in Hip Hop on Early Adolescents’ Attitudes Toward Physical Attractiveness and Interpersonal Relationships

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