The appraisal of body-cathexis: body-cathexis and the self.

Secord, Paul F.; Jourard, Sidney M.

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“…Larger scores indicate greater body dissatisfaction. Researchers have established good instrument validity comparing results of silhouette ratings to other body satisfaction scales such as the Body Cathexis Scale, Body Esteem Scale and Body Dissatisfaction Scale of the Eating Disorders Inventory [21][22][23][24].…”

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Analysis of the Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Body Image Dissatisfaction in Female Students

Alipoor¹,

Moazami-Goodarzi²,

Zarra-Nezhad³

et al. 2009

J. of Social Sciences

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Problem statement: Body image is a psychological construct which refers to self-concept including self image and feelings an individual perceives about his or her body. Body image can significantly affect the way an individual perceives about his or her body. Studies on relationship between physical self-concept and body image in some countries showed that the women's body dissatisfaction has led to increase in eating disorders. The question was raised whether such a relationship may exist in Iran. Approach: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical self-concept and body Image dissatisfaction in female. The importance of body image in Iranian culture has, recently, became more significant to the extent that tremendous expenditure of time, effort and money has been paid by people, particularly by women, seeking to alert their appearances to resemble an idea image. A survey of 140 female students selected through random sampling was conducted in Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, southern Iran. To collect data, a questionnaire including Demographic Information form the Physical Self-Perception Profile (PSPP) and Nine Figure Silhouette Scale was used. The physical self-perception profile have five subscales, which were sport competence (SPORT), body attractiveness (BODY), physical condition (CONDITION) and physical strength (STRENGTH) and one subscale that assesses a global perception of overall Physical Self-Worth (PSW). Results: The finding of the research indicated that there is a significant negative correlation between the physical self-concept and body image dissatisfaction. The correlations magnitude ranged between 0.49-0.79 for body image dissatisfaction. Body image dissatisfaction correlated strongest with physical self-worth and with body physical self-concept in female students in Iran. Thinness had the most influential impact on body image dissatisfaction. The findings also showed discrepancy between the ideal and current figures. The participations presented an ideal body that was much thinner than their perceived size. Conclusion/Recommendation: Women most at risk of body dissatisfaction are those who have low self-concept, those who perceive a lack of control over their bodies and those who have internalized the thin ideal. Exposure to particular kinds of television images may influence body satisfaction in females. The content of television images affects body satisfaction and drive for thinness in females. High self-concept, resistance to internalization of the thin ideal and perceptions of body mastery and control predict body satisfaction. Moderate exercise, focusing on body mastery and enjoyment rather than appearance and weight, may also be an effective strategy for improving body satisfaction. Cultural changes and a focus on body function rather than aesthetics would be likely to improve body satisfaction.

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Analysis of the Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Body Image Dissatisfaction in Female Students

Alipoor¹,

Moazami-Goodarzi²,

Zarra-Nezhad³

et al. 2009

J. of Social Sciences

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“…Although many of the self-esteem measures described above include subscales related to physical appearance, a separate literature has evolved in the field of personality theory that specifically examines bodyesteem or self-evaluations about one's physical characteristics (16)(17)(18)(40)(41)(42)57). Body esteem scales show that individuals evaluate their bodies on several dimensions (e.g., physical condition, weight concern, sexual attractiveness); males and females differ on the dimensions on which they evaluate their bodies (e.g., women more than men evaluate themselves on the basis of their body weight); and women's physical appearance selfevaluations are more closely tied to their global selfesteem than are men's.…”

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Self‐Esteem and Obesity in Children and Adolescents: A Literature Review

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FRENCH, SIMONE A, MARY STORY AND CHERYL L PERRY. Self-esteem and obesity in children and adolescents: A literature review. Obes Res.The relationship between self-esteem and obesity has not received a great deal of empirical evaluation using strong research methodologies. Thus, it is not clear whether self-esteem is consistently related to obesity, whether the relationship is global or specific to physical appearance, whether the relationship differs by demographic variables such as age, gender or racelethnicity, or whether self-esteem moderates weight changes during weight loss treatment programs. This review examines these questions using empirical evidence from 35 studies on the relationship between self-esteem and obesity in children and adolescents. Thirteen of 25 cross sectional studies clearly showed lower self-esteem in obese adolescents and children. Five of the six cross-sectional studies that included a measure of body esteem found lower body esteem in obese compared to normal weight children and adolescents. Results from two prospective studies examining initial self-esteem and later obesity were inconsistent. Results from six of eight treatment studies showed that weight loss treatment programs appear to improve self-esteem. However, it is unclear whether increases in self-esteem are related to enhanced weight loss. Many studies were methodologically weak primarily due to small and select samples and lack of appropriate comparison groups. Implications for prevention and treatment of childhood obesity are discussed.

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“…Two components of body schema can be distinguished: the degree to which an individual is satisfied with his or her body and the degree to which the body is important to the self-concept. Body schemata vary considerably across individuals and influence the evaluation of others (Franzoi & Herzog, 1986;Franzoi & Shields, 1984;Secord & Jourard, 1953;Tucker, 1982;Young & Reeve, 1980). People with a high degree of concern about their own bodies exhibit heightened sensitivity to weight-related information about themselves and others (Markus, Hammill, & Sends, 1987).…”

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Bias against overweight job applicants in a simulated employment interview.

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Dugoni

Tindale

et al. 1994

Journal of Applied Psychology

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This study assessed whether moderately obese individuals, especially women, would be discriminated against in a mock employment interview. Potential confounding factors were controlled by having 320 Ss rate videotapes of a job interview that used the same professional actors appearing as normal weight or made up to appear overweight by the use of theatrical prostheses. Results suggested that bias against hiring overweight job applicants does exist, especially for female applicants. Bias was most pronounced when applicants were rated by Ss who were satisfied with their bodies and for whom perceptions of their bodies were central to self-concept. The decision not to hire an obese applicant was, however, only partially mediated by personality attributions. Implications and limitations of these results are discussed.

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The appraisal of body-cathexis: body-cathexis and the self.

Cited by 830 publications

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Analysis of the Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Body Image Dissatisfaction in Female Students

Analysis of the Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Body Image Dissatisfaction in Female Students

Self‐Esteem and Obesity in Children and Adolescents: A Literature Review

Bias against overweight job applicants in a simulated employment interview.

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