Self-esteem, Self-focused Attention, and the Mediating Role of Fear of Negative Evaluation in College Students With and Without Asthma

Junghans-Rutelonis, Ashley N.; Suorsa, Kristina I.; Tackett, Alayna P.; Burkley, Edward; Chaney, John M.; Mullins, Larry L.

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“…The moderating effect of self-esteem supports the contention that self-esteem may be an important resource in reducing the magnitude of the negative relationship between BMI and BI ( H 3), and justifying the absence of an association between BMI and FNE ( H 4). These results are consistent with studies which demonstrate that self-esteem protects individuals against their own negative feelings about their body and others’ negative evaluation of their body (Ahadzadeh et al, 2017; Dunaev et al, 2018; Junghans-Rutelonis et al, 2015). Individuals with high self-esteem are more likely to report less negative feelings about their body and appearance and show less fright of others’ judgment regarding their body as to whether they are overweight, underweight, or normal weight.…”

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“…Similarly, weight and appearance esteem was a key factor of more positive cosmetic surgery attitudes, and greater fear of negative appearance evaluation in midlife women (Dunaev et al, 2018). College students with and without asthma consistently reported higher levels of self-focused attention, whereby FNE was correlated with lower self-esteem (Junghans-Rutelonis et al, 2015).…”

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Relationship between body mass index, body image, and fear of negative evaluation: Moderating role of self-esteem

Ahadzadeh

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Alavi

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Health Psychology Open

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This study examined the correlation between body mass index as independent variable, and body image and fear of negative evaluation as dependent variables, as well as the moderating role of self-esteem in these correlations. A total of 318 Malaysian young adults were conveniently recruited to do the self-administered survey on the demographic characteristics body image, fear of negative evaluation, and self-esteem. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to test the research hypotheses. The results revealed that body mass index was negatively associated with body image, while no such correlation was found with fear of negative evaluation. Meanwhile, the negative correlation of body mass index with body image was stronger among those with lower self-esteem, while a positive association of body mass index with fear of negative evaluation was significant only among individuals with low self-esteem.

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Relationship between body mass index, body image, and fear of negative evaluation: Moderating role of self-esteem

Ahadzadeh

Rafik-Galea

Alavi

et al. 2018

Health Psychology Open

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“…Reduced self-focused attention been associated with less negative interpretation bias and reduced tendency to exaggerate others' negative feelings towards oneself (Mor and Winquist, 2002;Bögels and Mansell, 2004;Anderson et al, 2008). Reducing self-focused attention, particularly to negative aspects of the self, has been found bene cial in reducing social anxiety and fear of negative evaluation (Bögels and Mansell, 2004;Hedman et al, 2013;Donald, Abbott and Smith, 2014;Junghans-Rutelonis et al, 2015). This nding suggests that people with AN can shift their focus of attention and have rich, enjoyable experiences, demonstrating optimism and hope even in the acute stage of illness.…”

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Critical incidents in anorexia nervosa: perspectives of those with a lived experience

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Blackburn

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Background: Although social-emotional difficulties are believed play a key role in anorexia nervosa (AN), there is uncertainty regarding what these difficulties might look like. Previous research has largely focused on a “disease model” of social-emotional processing in AN with little attention paid to positive emotions and experiences. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to obtain a fuller picture of critical life events as identified by those with lived AN experience.Methods: Thirty-four participants aged 16-48 with current or past AN completed an online survey describing self-defined positive and difficult critical events. Thematic analysis was used to assess patterns in participants narrative responses.Results: Two major themes were identified in the descriptions of positive critical events: Moments of celebration and Unexpected positive outcomes. These major themes revealed increased external focus and some corrective experiences. Difficult events clustered into life events that were identified as Eating disorder (ED) related and Non-ED related and included the dimensions of relational conflict and feeling unsupported.Discussion: The findings suggest that although negative emotionality was identified in the accounts of those with lived experience of AN capacity for “big-picture” thinking with and explicit focus on others was also identified. Moreover, an openness to corrective experiences that worked to challenge negative expectations was evident for some participants. Together these findings have scope as targets for further clinical research and treatment interventions.

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“…Self-focused attention, sometime referred to as rumination or dwelling on one's own emotions and internal experiences, has been extensively studied in the eld of social anxiety and has been associated with negative interpretation bias and tendency to exaggerate others' negative feelings towards oneself (Mor and Winquist, 2002;Bögels and Mansell, 2004;Anderson et al, 2008). Reducing self-focused attention, particularly to negative aspects of self, has been found bene cial in reducing social anxiety and fear of negative evaluation (Bögels and Mansell, 2004;Hedman et al, 2013;Donald, Abbott and Smith, 2014;Junghans-Rutelonis et al, 2015). This nding suggests that people with AN can shift their focus of attention and have rich, enjoyable experiences, demonstrating optimism and hope even in the acute stage of illness.…”

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Critical Incidents in Anorexia Nervosa: Patients’ Perspective

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Blackburn

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BackgroundAlthough social-emotional difficulties are believed play a key role in anorexia nervosa (AN), there is uncertainty regarding what these difficulties might look like. Previous research has largely focused on a “disease model” of social-emotional processing in AN with little attention paid to positive emotions and experiences. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to obtain a fuller picture of critical life events in AN. MethodsThirty-four participants aged 16-48 with current or past AN completed an online survey describing self-defined positive and difficult critical events.ResultsTwo major themes were identified in the descriptions of positive critical events: Moments of celebration, reflecting external focus, and Unexpected positive outcomes, revealing negative biases. Difficult events were broadly divided into included eating disorder (ED) related and Non-ED life events, involving discussion of relational conflict and feeling unsupported. DiscussionThe findings suggest that AN is largely characterised by negative emotionality and bias. However, people with AN can live rich lives with positive experiences, which reflect reduced self-focused attention and increased “big-picture” thinking. Moreover, people with AN may be open to have their negative expectations challenged through corrective experiences. Together these findings be useful targets for further clinical research.

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Self-esteem, Self-focused Attention, and the Mediating Role of Fear of Negative Evaluation in College Students With and Without Asthma

Abstract: Findings indicate significant relationships among self-focused attention, fear of negative evaluation, and self-esteem in the context of social activity participation. Further examination of self-esteem regarding participation in social activities among college students appears warranted.

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Relationship between body mass index, body image, and fear of negative evaluation: Moderating role of self-esteem

Relationship between body mass index, body image, and fear of negative evaluation: Moderating role of self-esteem

Critical incidents in anorexia nervosa: perspectives of those with a lived experience

Critical Incidents in Anorexia Nervosa: Patients’ Perspective

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