Do you see what I see? The influence of self-objectification on appearance anxiety, intrinsic motivation, interoceptive awareness, and physical performance

Dimas, Michelle; Galway, Sarah; Gammage, Kimberley L.

doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2021.05.010

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“…According to the general theoretical model proposed for university students, it is observed that when physical-sports practice is oriented towards the ego climate, positive relationships are observed between both variables; however, when it is oriented towards the task climate, a decrease in the levels of this disruptive state is fostered. Similar results were obtained by Castro-Sánchez et al (2019) where they state that when a sport is carried out professionally, anxiety levels increase due to the high degree of competitiveness, nevertheless, Dimas et al (2021) argue that when the practice of physical exercise is oriented towards fun and maintaining a non-sedentary lifestyle, there is a decrease in anxiety levels, attributing this effect to the secretion of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine (Ubago-Jiménez et al, 2020).…”

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An explanatory model of the relationships between sport motivation, anxiety and physical and social self-concept in educational sciences students

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Motivation plays a key role in the physical-sports field, in the control of disruptive states and in the mental image that people have of themselves. In view of the above, the present study reflects the objectives of identifying and establishing the relationship between sport motivation, anxiety, physical self-concept and social self-concept, broken down into (a) developing an explanatory model of sport motivation and its relationship with anxiety and social and physical self-concept and (b) contrasting the structural model by means of a multi-group analysis according to sex. To this end, a quantitative, non-experimental (ex post facto), comparative and cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 556 students (23.06 ± 6.23). The instruments used were an ad hoc questionnaire, the Spanish version of the Perceived Motivational Climate in Sport Questionnaire (PMCSQ-2), the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the Self-Concept Form-5. The results show that the male sex orients sport motivation towards climate, obtaining higher levels of anxiety, however, the female sex, anxiety has a negative impact on the development of social self-concept. In conclusion, it can be affirmed that gender is a fundamental factor in the orientation of sport practice, as well as the development of anxiety and physical and social self-concept.

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An explanatory model of the relationships between sport motivation, anxiety and physical and social self-concept in educational sciences students

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“…As described, self-esteem seems to be related to affective responses, so people with higher levels of self-esteem may feel this due to an increase in positive activation [ 22 , 31 , 69 ]. Intrinsic motives, when connected with positive activations, offer a better understanding of self-esteem, particularly in women [ 70 ]. This should lead exercise physiologists not only to understand the reasons why women engage in regular exercise, but also creating conditions for them to sense positive activations [ 60 ].…”

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What Drives Portuguese Women to Be Physically Active? Associations between Motives and Well-Being Indicators

Silva

Antunes

Monteiro

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Motives and self-esteem play crucial roles in shaping personal behavior and emotions and have been shown to impact well-being. However, the association between these constructs has been overlooked in women who seem to be more externally driven to engage in exercise. The present study was carried out with the objective of analyzing the associations between motives for physical exercise, positive and negative activations, and self-esteem of Portuguese women exercising at gyms and fitness centers. The sample consists of 206 women aged between 16 and 68 years old (M = 35.77; SD = 11.47). Participants answered a short sociodemographic questionnaire, the Goal Content for Exercise Questionnaire, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, and the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale. The results showed that the health motive had the highest predictive value (β = 0.24; p < 0.01) on self-esteem and demonstrated a positive and significant correlation with positive activation and self-esteem (p < 0.01). On the other hand, the social recognition motive had the lowest predictive value on self-esteem (β = −0.04; p > 0.05) and demonstrated a non-significant correlation with positive activation and self-esteem (p > 0.05). Looking at the coefficients in the hierarchical regression model, it can be seen that the health motive and positive activation were positively and significantly correlated with self-esteem. This study points to the need to raise awareness about the motives of exercise related to the physical and mental health of Portuguese women. Portuguese women that exercise for health motives display greater perceived self-esteem which is an indication of a greater sense of well-being. While the results are limited to Portuguese women, exercise physiologists assessing exercise motives could provide information on how to prescribe exercise as a means to increase self-esteem, considering the positive activation resulting from this behavior.

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“…The celebrities in the media make people pay more attention to their bodies [ 28 ]. Self-objectification is positively correlated with appearance anxiety [ 44 , 45 ]. People with high levels of self-objectification were more likely to compare their appearance to others [ 46 , 47 ].…”

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Mediating effects of self-concept clarity and self-objectification on the relationship between celebrity worship and the process of considering cosmetic surgery among Chinese undergraduates

Cui

Fang

2022

BMC Psychol

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Background Several studies have examined the relationship between celebrity worship and cosmetic surgery; however, few have discussed the mediating role of self-concept. To fill this research gap, the present study aims to examine the mediating roles of self-concept clarity and self-objectification in the association between celebrity worship and cosmetic surgery. Methods A sample of 1,089 Chinese undergraduates (Mage = 20.32; SDage = 2.60) completed measures of celebrity worship, actively considering cosmetic surgery, self-concept clarity, and self-objectification. Mediating effect analysis was used to test the hypothesis. Results The results showed that celebrity worship, cosmetic surgery consideration, and self-objectification were positively correlated, whereas self-concept clarity was negatively correlated with all three variables. Mediation analysis revealed that celebrity worship predicted consideration of cosmetic surgery not only directly but also through three indirect paths through the mediating role of (1) self-concept clarity, (2) self-objectification, and (3) the chain mediating role of self-concept clarity and self-objectification. Conclusions These findings broaden our understanding of the psychological processes that underlie the association between celebrity worship and considering cosmetic surgery and afford practical guidance on reducing the risks associated with cosmetic surgery.

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Do you see what I see? The influence of self-objectification on appearance anxiety, intrinsic motivation, interoceptive awareness, and physical performance

Cited by 21 publications

References 96 publications

An explanatory model of the relationships between sport motivation, anxiety and physical and social self-concept in educational sciences students

An explanatory model of the relationships between sport motivation, anxiety and physical and social self-concept in educational sciences students

What Drives Portuguese Women to Be Physically Active? Associations between Motives and Well-Being Indicators

Mediating effects of self-concept clarity and self-objectification on the relationship between celebrity worship and the process of considering cosmetic surgery among Chinese undergraduates

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