Not uni-dimension! Exploring the multi-dimensional concept of positive body image in the Chinese context

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

Objectives Past researchers often used single measurement to explore the overall level of positive body image, which caused much misunderstanding image. With a psychology perspective, and based on holistic image theory, this study explored multi-dimensional concept in Chinese context, integrated its three measures, examined among college students, tested gender invariance, as well latent categories student population. Methods A convenience sampling method was survey 670 students China, using version Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2), Functionality Scale (FAS), Image Acceptance Action Questionnaire-5 (BI-AAQ-5), Positive Talk (PBTS). Confirmatory factor analysis validate dimensions invariance test figure out scales variable, lastly, profile students. Results (1) Three measures were able measure students' well, had good variable gender; (2) could be divided into potential categories, namely, “low-level image” (32.2%), “general-level (40.4%), “high-level (27.4%); (3) talk can significantly positively predict Conclusion We conclude that are valid versatile have high relevance with talk, we also multidimensional context hope lead future for better understanding use reveal identify effectively promote healthy development macro-ecosystem.

Language: Английский

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Association between joint position sense, range of motion, pain-related anxiety, disability and deep neck muscles thickness in non-specific chronic neck pain patients with high and low levels of fear of pain: a cross-sectional study

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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The neural basis responsible for the relationship between trait anxiety and upward counterfactual thinking: the role of functional connectivity between precentral gyrus and dmPFC

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 2, 2024

Language: Английский

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The impact of physical exercise on cervical spine dysfunction in college students: the mediating effect of mobile phone dependence and the regulatory effect of education level

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

Language: Английский

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