Fat women: The role of the mother–daughter relationship revisited

Maor, Maya

doi:10.1016/j.wsif.2012.03.001

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“…On the basis of a secondary analysis of four different samples that explored the mother-daughter relationship and body image (Cwikel, 2011;Maor, 2012), we examined how mothers and their now-adult daughters reflect on the ways in which the mothers tried to promote positive body image in their daughters. This article adds to existing theories on protective parenting strategies that reduce risky behavior among children, which currently focus on some variant of ''authoritative parenting'', by suggesting that different types of strategies and attitudes can be considered as protective parenting.…”

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Mothers’ strategies to strengthen their daughters’ body image

Maor

Cwikel

2015

Feminism & Psychology

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Existing studies of the mother–daughter relationship have focused mainly on the transfer of negative body image messages or on risk of eating disorders, and have paid little attention to how this relationship might serve as a resource for building body-acceptance or resilience to disordered eating. On the basis of a secondary analysis of four qualitative samples, we examined how mothers and their now-adult daughters reflect on the ways in which the mothers tried to promote positive body image and resilience to body dissatisfaction in their daughters. Using a content analysis, we have identified five strategies: (a) filtering – being cautious and sensitive in communicating about body image issues, (b) transmitting awareness of the dangers of eating disorders, (c) positive reinforcement – providing affirmations in regard to daughters’ bodies; (d) discussion – providing tools for criticism of the dominant body-related social discourse; and (e) positivity – shifting the focus from food, body-size and weight loss to making healthy choices and taking pleasure in food. Identification of these strategies emphasizes the many potential avenues for growth and development inherent in mother–daughter relationships.

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Mothers’ strategies to strengthen their daughters’ body image

Maor

Cwikel

2015

Feminism & Psychology

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“…The view that psychological and relational components within the familiar context are strongly involved in the development and maintaining of obesity is widespread among clinicians and researchers (Dare et al, 1990; Schmidt and Treasure, 2006; Treasure et al, 2008; Rodgers and Chabrol, 2009; Faccio et al, 2011; Faccio, 2012; Maya, 2012). Several studies have found that in families with an obese component relational systems are characterized by rigidity and inability to manage and express anger and negative emotions (Kaplan and Kaplan, 1957; Bruch, 1973; Ganley, 1989).…”

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The Power Semantics in Self and Other Repertory Grid Representations: A Comparison between Obese and Normal-Weight Adult Women

Faccio¹,

Belloni²,

Castelnuovo³

2012

Front. Psychology

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According to systemic-constructivist theory, all psycho-pathological organizations are linked to specific meanings which are developed by the individual within problematic situations in the context of learning, particularly within the family. The aim of this empirical study is to support the theory that eating disorders are linked to the “power semantics,” concept developed by Ugazio. The hypothesis that the bipolar construct “winner/loser” and the associated meanings are predominant for obese people, has been verified by interviewing 44 women (22 obese/overweight; 22 controls) using the Repertory Grid Test developed by Kelly. The participants’ elicited constructs were classified according to their semantic content and the data compared using statistical techniques. The power semantics were more prevalent and important in the Obese Group than in the Control Group. These results are critically discussed, highlighting possible clinical developments.

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“…As noted, the Dove campaign presents mother–daughter discussions on the issue of self‐esteem and body image. The campaign is thus based on existing perceptions regarding the centrality of mother–daughter relations in the context of the development of girls' body image and identity (Maor, ). Studies in this field acknowledge that these relationships constitute a unique site in which young women learn about “proper” femininity and the appropriate feminine look (Borello, ).…”

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“…Most studies in the field focus on the vulnerability of mothers and daughters to hegemonic messages regarding the female body. However, as many contemporary studies have shown, while women do succumb to cultural pressures with respect to their bodies, they also display independence, strength, and resistance, albeit within the confines of the cultural structure (Borello, ; Maor, ). Thus, for instance, some mothers encourage their daughters to find their own form of liberated expression (Friedman, ).…”

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“…In March 2013, Unilever Israel, owner of the Dove brand of personal beauty products, launched a new campaign that called for mothers and their adolescent daughters to talk with one another about the issue of self‐esteem and body image. The campaign was based on perceptions regarding the centrality of the mother–daughter relationship both in the context of girls' body image and identity development (Maor, ) and as a unique site in which girls learn what proper femininity and the proper feminine appearance are (Borello, ). The campaign, which lasted for 6 months, was run primarily on two Internet platforms targeted at women: Onlife (http://www.onlife.co.il) and Saloona (http://saloona.co.il/ishamulmaraa).…”

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Branding Relations: Mother-Daughter Discourse on Beauty and Body in an Israeli Campaign by Dove

Barak-Brandes

Lachover

2015

Communication, Culture & Critique

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In March 2013, Unilever Israel, owner of the Dove brand, launched a new campaign calling for a dialogue between mothers and their adolescent daughters around the issue of self-esteem and body image. The Israeli campaign was part of the global "Campaign for Real Beauty" launched by Unilever in 2004. The Israeli campaign was run primarily on 2 Internet platforms that appeal to women, and was based mainly on the talk of "ordinary" mothers and daughters on online videos and blogs-ostensibly personal yet produced by advertisers. Based on discourse analysis and critical examination of the consumerist and postfeminist context in which the campaign was produced, this article explores how the mother-daughter relationship suggests a new sphere for processes of branding.

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Fat women: The role of the mother–daughter relationship revisited

Cited by 21 publications

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Mothers’ strategies to strengthen their daughters’ body image

Mothers’ strategies to strengthen their daughters’ body image

The Power Semantics in Self and Other Repertory Grid Representations: A Comparison between Obese and Normal-Weight Adult Women

Branding Relations: Mother-Daughter Discourse on Beauty and Body in an Israeli Campaign by Dove

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