(De)constructing Body Image

Gleeson, Kate; Frith, Hannah

doi:10.1177/1359105306058851

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“…Nevertheless, when a logistic regression was conducted, this variable did not enter the model (Tooze et al, 2004). This inconsistency can be attributed to the cultural differences between the samples and to the difficulty in measuring body image (Gleeson and Frith, 2006). Notwithstanding, results from qualitative studies corroborate our findings (Vuckovic et al, 2000).…”

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Characteristics of women who frequently under report their energy intake: a doubly labelled water study

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Background/Objectives: We applied three dietary assessment methods and aimed at obtaining a set of physical, social and psychological variables that can discriminate those individuals who did not underreport ('never under-reporters'), those who underreported in one dietary assessment method ('occasional under-reporters') and those who underreported in two or three dietary assessment methods ('frequent under-reporters'). Participants/Methods: Sixty-five women aged 18-57 years were recruited for this study. Total energy expenditure was determined by doubly labelled water, and energy intake was estimated by three 24-h diet recalls, 3-day food records and a food frequency questionnaire. A multiple discriminant analysis was used to identify which of those variables better discriminated the three groups: body mass index (BMI), income, education, social desirability, nutritional knowledge, dietary restraint, physical activity practice, body dissatisfaction and binge-eating symptoms. Results: Twenty-three participants were 'never under-reporters'. Twenty-four participants were 'occasional under-reporters' and 18 were 'frequent under-reporters'. Four variables entered the discriminant model: income, BMI, social desirability and body dissatisfaction. According to potency indices, income contributed the most to the total discriminant power, followed in decreasing order by social desirability score, BMI and body dissatisfaction. Income, social desirability and BMI were the characteristics that mainly separated the 'never under-reporters' from the under-reporters (occasional or frequent). Body dissatisfaction better discriminated the 'occasional under-reporters' from the 'frequent under-reporters'. Conclusions: 'Frequent under-reporters' have a greater BMI, social desirability score, body dissatisfaction score and lower income. These four variables seemed to be able to discriminate individuals who are more prone to systematic under reporting.

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“…A perceção é dada a partir da imaginação e interpretação que o indivíduo faz acerca do tamanho e da dimensão de seu corpo. A atitude manifesta-se por meio de aspetos afetivos (sentimentos em relação à aparência do corpo), cognitivos (relação dos pensamentos e crenças quanto à forma e aparência do corpo), comportamentais (ações para mudar o corpo) e pelo grau de satisfação geral subjetiva (satisfação/insatisfação com a aparência física) (Campana & Tavares, 2009;Gleeson & Frith, 2006;Sarwer & Cash, 2008). Cash et al (2004) definem igualmente a imagem corporal como sendo um constructo que agrega autoperceções e atitudes em relação à aparência física.…”

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Assessment of the Body Shape Concern: A Challenge

Silva¹,

Dias²,

Pimenta³

et al. 2014

Psychol. Community Health

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ResumoObjetivo: Apresentar, por meio de revisão de literatura, uma abordagem teórica sobre o constructo "imagem corporal" destacando a vertente da "preocupação com a forma corporal" e as propriedades psicométricas da escala Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ). Método: Foi realizado um levantamento bibliográfico dos estudos publicados no período de 1987 a 2012 que estavam disponíveis na íntegra nas bases de dados Pubmed, Bireme e Scielo. A procura e seleção dos artigos foi realizada entre Janeiro e Março de 2013. Resultados: Inicialmente foram revistos 95 artigos, sendo que fizeram parte deste estudo 40 trabalhos e um livro. Alguns estudos avaliam a preocupação com a forma corporal dos indivíduos e posteriormente relatam que aferiram a preocupação com imagem corporal, entretanto, a preocupação com a forma corporal é apenas um aspeto inerente à imagem corporal. Observam-se diferenças expressivas entre os sexos quanto às preocupações com o corpo, e a escolha do instrumento deve considerar esse fato. Existem vários instrumentos para avaliar diferentes aspetos relacionados com a imagem corporal. O instrumento mais utilizado é o BSQ, que avalia a preocupação dos indivíduos com a forma corporal. As propriedades psicométricas do BSQ não são consensuais na literatura quando aplicado a amostras distintas. Sugere-se a necessidade de realização de mais estudos na tentativa de se obter uma estrutura fatorial mais estável do BSQ. Conclusão: Este estudo procurou alertar profissionais para a importância de se analisar o conceito teórico relacionado com os diferentes aspetos que compõem o constructo "imagem corporal", considerando a variável sexo e as propriedades psicométricas dos instrumentos de medida. Palavras-Chave: imagem corporal, perceção de forma, estudos de validação, questionários AbstractAim: Through literature review, to present a theoretical approach on the "body image" highlighting the "body shape concern" and the psychometric properties of the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ). Method: Bibliographic survey of the studies published between 1987 and 2012 that were fully available in the Pubmed, Bireme and Scielo databases. The search and selection of the papers was made between January and March 2013. Results: Initially, 95 papers were reviewed, however, only 40 papers and one book were included in this study. Some studies evaluated individuals' body shape concern and subsequently reported that measured the body image concern, however, the body shape concern is just an aspect of body image. There are significant differences between genders regarding body concerns and these should be considered when choosing an instrument. There are several instruments to evaluate different aspects related to body image. The BSQ is the most used instrument to assess individuals' body shape concern. The psychometric properties of BSQ are not consensual in the literature when applied to different samples. The need of further studies is suggested in an attempt to get a more stable factorial structure of the BSQ. Conclusion: This study aimed to...

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“…Studies conducted to examine body image are limited (Gleeson, 2006) and few studies have been carried out to investigate the effect of body image on anxiety and to examine the role of identity styles in anxiety among students; therefore, conducting such studies seems essential.…”

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The Relationship of Identity Styles and Body Image with Anxiety among High School Students

Dehvari¹,

Jenaabadi²,

Pourghaz³

2016

MAS

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The present study aimed to examine the relationship of identity styles and body image with anxiety among students. This was a descriptive-correlational study. The statistical population included 240 second period male high school students in Saravan. To examine identity styles, body image and anxiety, respectively, Identity Style Questionnaire (IS-6G), the Fisher Body Image Scale (1970), and the Cattell Anxiety Scale Questionnaire were used as data collection tools. The obtained data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis). The results of the current study revealed that identity styles and body image were significantly and positively related to anxiety. Moreover, among identity styles, informative and commitment styles had no significant relationships with anxiety; however, normative identity style was significantly and negatively correlated with anxiety, such that with an increase in normative identity style, anxiety decreased. Additionally, the results indicated that confused/avoidant identity style was significantly and positively related to anxiety.

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(De)constructing Body Image

Cited by 88 publications

References 42 publications

Characteristics of women who frequently under report their energy intake: a doubly labelled water study

Characteristics of women who frequently under report their energy intake: a doubly labelled water study

Assessment of the Body Shape Concern: A Challenge

The Relationship of Identity Styles and Body Image with Anxiety among High School Students

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