The Association Between Exposure to Mass Media and Body Dissatisfaction Among Spanish Adolescents

Calado, María; Lameiras, María; Sepúlveda, Ana R.; Rodríguez, Yolanda Troyano; Carrera, María Victoria

doi:10.1016/j.whi.2011.02.013

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“…The significant correlation between body image dissatisfaction and self-esteem reported in this study is sustained by other similar studies on European female adolescents (Oktan & Şahin, 2010;Calado at al., 2011) and young adults (Sepulveda et al, 2007). There are also scientific studies that link women's body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem with physical appearance (Daniali, Azadbakht & Mostafavi, 2013).…”

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Self-Esteem and Body Image Perception in a Sample of University Students

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Problem Statement: This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the relationship established between self-esteem and body image dissatisfaction, as subjective variables among young, female Romanian university students. Purpose of Study:We hypothesize that young women's body dissatisfaction is related to their self-esteem level. The second purpose of this study is to verify whether self-esteem level and body size acceptance, which are subjective variables, are significantly correlated with BMI as an objective variable. Subsequently, we intend to estimate which range self-esteem in our research group is determined by self-perception of the body and what role BMI plays in this equation. Methods:The data were collected using measurements and questionnaires from a random sample of 160 female students (19-21 y.o.) assumed to be healthy and educated, with constant physical activity and having an urban lifestyle. Using descriptive statistics for each variable, we analyzed summaries of the sample and the collected data. For pares of variables we calculated the Pearson correlation coefficient (r), and we tested its statistical significance using the "t" test. Findings and Results:The BMI mean value -20.93 kg/cm2 (SD = 3.30) is equivalent to a slander figure, corresponding to an average height of 1.65 m (SD = 0.06) and an average weight of ~ 57 kg (56.99 kg; SD = 9.70). A prevalence of body dissatisfaction was reported, with 79% of girls reporting being unpleased with their physical appearance. Self-esteem and body dissatisfaction were in a significant negative correlation: r (158) = -0.36, p< .0005. We found a consistent, statistically significant correlation between BMI and body dissatisfaction (r (158) = 0.56, p< .0005). An important part (31%) of body dissatisfaction is determined by BMI and subsequently by weight and fat deposits. * Corresponding author: Prof. Dr., E-mail: crispotir@yahoo.com. 32 Cristiana PopConclusions and Recommendations: Due the statistical correlations calculated for self-esteem, body image dissatisfaction and BMI, we can conclude that selfesteem is better correlated with other subjective parameters (body image) than with objective and relatively stable measurements (BMI in our research). BMI values are useful predictors of body dissatisfaction risk among young females. Physical activity results in certain improvements in the physical and psychological parameters researched in the present paper. Therefore, we made some recommendations regarding motivation, exercise enjoyment and communication techniques aimed at promoting physical activities among young women.

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“…As several research addressed (e.g., Calado, Lameiras, Sepulveda, & Rodriguez, 2011;Henderson-King & Henderson-King, 1997;Perloff, 2014), there might be various individual difference factors that notably affect female body image concerns. That is, all women may not be equally affected by simple exposure to thin-idealized images possibly due to individual difference factors.…”

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How Important are Media Characters to You?: The Effects of Media Images on Body Concern

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This study investigated how exposure to thin-ideal images affects social physical anxiety and body-esteem in relation to individual levels of self-consciousness. A survey questionnaire was administered to a convenience sample of 119 female college students. Sixty-seven of the 119 participated in a posttest session. The mean comparisons of social physique anxiety and body-esteem scores between pretest and posttest were conducted; no significant results were found. However, when participants were divided into two separate self-consciousness groups (high vs. low), the effect of media exposure on social physique anxiety were significant.

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“…Por tanto, es considerado un factor predisponente además de ser un factor sensible que puede ser modificado a través de intervenciones preventivas (Calado, 2011;Levine & Piran 2004;Casullo, González, Sifre, & Martorell, 2000;Shaw & Stice, 2004;Sepúlveda, Carrobles, Gandarillas, Poveda, & Pastor, 2007;Stice, 2002;Stice & Presnell, 2007). A pesar de que un número importante de investigaciones señalan que la población más afectada por las alteraciones alimentarias y el impacto en la imagen corporal ha sido en mujeres (Calado, Lameiras, Sepúlveda, Rodríguez, & Carrera, 2011;Dakanalis et al, 2012;Sepúlveda, Gandarillas, & Carrobles, 2008), incluso en un trabajo realizado por Maganto-Mateo y Cruz-Saez (2003) son la chicas quienes se encuentran más interesadas en participar en programas preventivos de TCA, esta evidencia ha generado que se hayan reducido los estudios dirigidos a los varones. Y es más, existe una limitación metodológica extendida aplicable a la mayoría de las investigaciones realizadas para evaluar la insatisfacción corporal y su relación con los TCA, es que los varones no han sido evaluados con instrumentos desarrollados en base a sus propias preocupaciones acerca del peso y/o figura, de forma específica (Cafri & Thompson, 2004;Cohane & Pope, 2001;Compte, Sepúlveda, de Pellegrin, & Blanco, 2015;Pope, Phillips, & Olivardia 2000;.…”

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Validación Mexicana De La Escala De Actitudes Masculinas Sobre El Cuerpo en Estudiantes Universitarios Varones

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ResumenEl objetivo del estudio fue validar el cuestionario Male Body Attitudes Scale (MBAS) en varones universitarios mexicanos. El estudio se realizó con 148 estudiantes, con una media de edad de 19 años (DT=2.14). El análisis factorial exploratorio de ejes principales resultó en una estructura de tres factores: Musculación, Baja grasa corporal y Altura. La consistencia interna del MBAS fue satisfactoria (α=.86), respecto a la versión original. En cuanto a la validez concurrente, el MBAS correlacionó significativamente con puntuaciones en alteración de la conducta alimentaria y el nivel de perfeccionismo social y autoorientado de los participantes. La sensibilidad al cambio fue evaluada con una intervención preventiva prepost en una submuestra de 28 estudiantes y se obtuvo una tendencia a la significación para la escala global del MBAS y para la Altura. Se concluye, que es un instrumento válido para evaluar insatisfacción corporal en jóvenes adultos varones en México. Palabras clave: validación, insatisfacción corporal, estudiantes universitarios, ejes principales, sensibilidad AbstractThe aim of this study was to validate the Male Body Attitudes Scale (MBAS) in Mexican male undergraduate students. A total of 148 students participated in the study (M=19.1, SD=2.14). A principal axes factor analysis was used to evaluate the scale resulting in a three factorial structure: Muscularity, Low body fat and Height. The internal consistency obtained was satisfactory MBAS (α=0.86), compared to the original version. Regarding the concurrent validation, the MBAS presented significant correlations with level of changes in eating behavior and the level of self and social perfectionism. Sensitivity to change was assessed through a pre-post preventive intervention in a subsample of 28 students and it showed a trend to significance for the overall scale of the MBAS and for the Height subscale. We concluded that it is an appropriate instrument to assess the body dissatisfaction among male adult young in Mexico.Keywords: validation, body dissatisfaction, university students, principal axis, sensitivity Agradecimiento: Este trabajo fue posible gracias al apoyo del Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (A.R.S., contrato Ramón y Cajal RYC-2009-05092). Los autores agradecen la participación de todos los profesores y directores de las distintas facultades del campus de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas. IntroducciónLa imagen corporal es un constructo complejo (Cash & Pruzinsky, 2002) que ha generado un número creciente de investigaciones de distinta naturaleza que han tratado de evaluarlo. La imagen corporal involucra múltiples conceptos diferentes, puede ser conceptualizada desde su dimensión positiva, satisfacción corporal global o por partes corporales (e.g., cintura, cadera, brazos), desde la dimensión cognitivo-afectiva, la estima corporal o actitudes hacia la imagen corporal, y desde la dimensión conductual, conductas de comprobación corporal o evitación de mostrar el cuerpo (Cash & Pruzisky, 1990;Sepúlveda, León, & Botell...

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The Association Between Exposure to Mass Media and Body Dissatisfaction Among Spanish Adolescents

Cited by 47 publications

References 49 publications

Self-Esteem and Body Image Perception in a Sample of University Students

Self-Esteem and Body Image Perception in a Sample of University Students

How Important are Media Characters to You?: The Effects of Media Images on Body Concern

Validación Mexicana De La Escala De Actitudes Masculinas Sobre El Cuerpo en Estudiantes Universitarios Varones

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