Relative associations of body image avoidance constructs with eating disorder pathology in a large college student sample

Sandoz, Emily K.; Boullion, Gina Q.; Mallik, Debesh; Hebert, Emmie R.

doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2020.07.002

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“…If one's self-perception diverges from what one wants to look like, a state of dissatisfaction may arise. This can trigger behaviors such as, for example, changes in eating habits [2], consumption of substances to change the body [3], and the use of esthetic and surgical procedures [4]. Excessive concern with one's own physical appearance, as well as the compulsive adoption of these body-altering behaviors, are predictors of mental disorders such as eating disorders [2], body dysmorphic disorders [5], and anxiety [5].…”

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Impact of body and orofacial appearance on life satisfaction among Brazilian adults

Campos

Silva

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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Aims 1. to elaborate a general model of physical appearance taking into account body image (BI) and orofacial appearance (OA) components; and 2. to evaluate the impact of BI and OA on life satisfaction among Brazilian adults. Methods This is a cross-sectional observational study. The cognitive, behavioral, affective, and satisfaction/dissatisfaction aspects of BI, the satisfaction and psychosocial impact of OA, and life satisfaction were evaluated by self-reported psychometric scales. Principal Component Analysis and Parallel Analysis were performed. Structural equation models were elaborated to estimate the impact of BI and OA on life satisfaction. The fit of the models was verified and the significance of the path estimates (β) was evaluated using z-tests (α = 5%). Results A total of 1,940 individuals participated in the study (age: mean = 24.8, standard deviation = 5.7 years; females = 70.1%). In the male sample, three physical appearance factors were retained (OA, cognitive and behavioral components of BI, and affective and satisfaction/dissatisfaction components of BI). In the female sample, two factors were retained (OA and all components of BI). All factors had significant impact on life satisfaction (β = |0.26|-|0.48|, p<0.001) in both samples. Individuals dissatisfied with BI and OA had lower levels of life satisfaction. For men, the affective and satisfaction components of BI had a greater impact on life satisfaction (β = 0.48, p<0.001) than the other factors (β =] -0.30;-0.25[, p<0.001). For women, both BI and OA had a similar impact (BI: β = -0.30, p<0.001; OA: β = -0.32, p<0.001). Conclusion BI and OA formed distinct clusters in the physical appearance evaluation. Physical appearance was perceived differently by men and women, fostering discussion about the sociocultural construction of the body. BI and OA had a significant impact on life satisfaction and should be considered in assessment and treatment protocols.

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Impact of body and orofacial appearance on life satisfaction among Brazilian adults

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“…If the child is a woman, she may also more frequently be objectified or sexualized [ 86 ]. The visual, or ocular characteristics, are those more readily grasped by the “gaze of the Other”, and may thus become a primary target for body modification goals, or concealment [ 73 , 87 ].…”

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The primacy of ocular perception: a narrative review on the role of gender identity in eating disorders

Tarchi,

Stanghellini,

Ricca

et al. 2024

Eat Weight Disord

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Background Phenomenological research has enriched the scientific and clinical understanding of Eating Disorders (ED), describing the significant role played by disorders of embodiment in shaping the lived experience of patients with ED. According to the phenomenological perspective, disorders of embodiment in ED are associated with feelings of alienation from one’s own body, determining an excessive concern for external appearance as a form of dysfunctional coping. The purpose of the present narrative review is to address the role of gender identity as a risk factor for EDs in the light of phenomenological approaches. Methods Narrative review. Results The current study discusses the interplay between perception, gender identity, and embodiment, all posited to influence eating psychopathology. Internalized concerns for body appearance are described as potentially associated with self-objectification. Furthermore, concerns on body appearance are discussed in relation to gendered social expectations. The current review also explores how societal norms and gender stereotypes can contribute to dysfunctional self-identification with external appearances, particularly through an excessive focus on the optical dimension. The socio-cultural perspective on gender identity was considered as a further explanation of the lived experience of individuals with ED. Conclusions By acknowledging the interplay between these factors, clinicians and researchers can gain a deeper understanding of these disorders and develop more effective interventions for affected individuals. Level of evidence Level V narrative review.

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“…The scientific literature has established that over 60% of university students hold erroneous perceptions of their physical image, overestimating their body mass index (BMI) [ 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ]. This body dissatisfaction accompanied by slimming diets constitutes one of the main risk factors of EDs [ 15 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 ].…”

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Sociodemographic Variables and Body Mass Index Associated with the Risk of Eating Disorders in Spanish University Students

Llamazares

Martín

Medina-Gómez

et al. 2023

EJIHPE

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Background: The passage through university is a complex experience that can heighten personal susceptibility to eating disorders. The objective of this research is to determine how gender, age, course, educational faculty, and body mass index (BMI) can influence the risk of eating disorders among university students. Method: A transversal and descriptive study is conducted with a sample of 516 Spanish students (57.2% female, 42.8% male; Mage = 21.7, SDage = 4.1) following 26 university degrees. The Inventory Eating Disorder-Reference criterion (EDI-3-RF) was administered to the students. Contingency tables were used between categorical variables with the chi-squared statistic, at a significance level of p < 0.05. The Student t-test was used for two independent samples and a one-way ANOVA test with the post hoc Bonferroni test for more than two groups. Pearson’s correlation and a simple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the relationship between the variables in its quantitative version. Results: It was found that the female students enrolled in the second year presented a greater obsession with thinness and body dissatisfaction (p = 0.029; d = 0.338); the male students practiced more physical exercise to control their weight (p = 0.003); and that students under the age of twenty (p < 0.010; d = 0.584) and students from both the Health (p = 0.0.13) and Law (p = 0.021) educational faculties showed greater bulimic behavior (d = 0.070). More females are underweight (z = 2.8), and more men are overweight (z = 2.4). Normal-weight students scored significantly higher in thinness obsession (p = 0.033). Overweight students scored significantly higher on thinness obsession (p < 0.001) and body dissatisfaction (p < 0.001). Obese students scored significantly higher on body dissatisfaction (p = 0.04). Conclusions: The data obtained in this study, reinforce the hypothesis that the female gender, at an age within the limits of early adolescence, in the first year of the degree courses, with specific university qualifications, and a high BMI constituted factors that could provoke an eating disorder. Consequently, it is necessary to implement preventive measures adapted to the circumstances of each university student.

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Relative associations of body image avoidance constructs with eating disorder pathology in a large college student sample

Cited by 8 publications

References 35 publications

Impact of body and orofacial appearance on life satisfaction among Brazilian adults

Impact of body and orofacial appearance on life satisfaction among Brazilian adults

The primacy of ocular perception: a narrative review on the role of gender identity in eating disorders

Sociodemographic Variables and Body Mass Index Associated with the Risk of Eating Disorders in Spanish University Students

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