“How do I look?” A Study on The Sociocultural Acceptance Towards Appearance among Female University Students DOI Open Access

Josli Josephine,

Pitil Patricia Pawa,

Niru Floranordiana Ennya

et al.

Jurnal Intelek, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(2)

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

This study aims to explore the sociocultural acceptance towards appearance concerning body mass index (BMI) among female university students (N = 414). The were selected from various faculties using a stratified sampling technique through an online platform in cross-sectional study. Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire – 4 was employed measure internalisation of ideals and appearance-related pressure, such as internalised muscular-athletic, thin-low fat, well pressures family, peers, media. Sociodemographic weight height also reported. factor fat has highest mean score, while lowest score pressure peers. Pressures media significantly different BMI categories. However, finding contradicted with muscular-athletic fat. There should be concerns significant differences found media, which obese females perceived those variables compared other results suggest that use warrants extra control it their appearance. Educational actions are strongly advised so family friends would more supportive management instead pressuring them on These findings sociodemographic investigated understand influence females.

Language: Английский

Body image as a global mental health concern DOI Creative Commons
Rachel F. Rodgers, Katherine Laveway, Priscila Figueiredo Campos

et al.

Cambridge Prisms Global Mental Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Body image concerns related to weight or other dimensions of appearance are now prevalent on a global scale. This paper reviews the theoretical frameworks that account for similarities and regional differences in rates presentation body concerns, as well reviewing extant data. Given harmful consequences terms mental physical health, their burden is high. Interventions mitigate these at individual systemic level warranted.

Language: Английский

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Exploring factors influencing body acceptance in women with breast cancer: A cross-sectional study DOI

Young-Ho Yun,

Jeonghee Ahn

European Journal of Oncology Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 74, P. 102802 - 102802

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

Language: Английский

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Appearance Comparison, Body Appreciation, and Adolescent Depressive Symptoms: Roles of Gender, Age, and Body-Mass Index DOI Creative Commons

Qinliang Zheng,

Meng Chen, Jennifer Hu

et al.

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 3473 - 3484

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between appearance comparison and adolescent depressive symptoms, mediating role of body appreciation, moderating roles gender body-mass index (BMI) among adolescents in different age groups. Methods: A cross-sectional sample 2645 Chinese students aged 12– 16 years (44.7% girls) participated. The measurements included comparison, weight, height. Multigroup path analysis was used moderated mediation model. Results: Compared with boys, girls presented greater levels appearance, which increased age. Body appreciation mediated symptoms girls, whereas directly correlated boys. decreased increasing BMI boys but remained relatively stable girls. Similar patterns were observed junior senior high school students. Conclusion: underscores significant relationship suggesting varied mechanisms based on levels. Keywords: difference, group

Language: Английский

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To Inject or to Reject? The Body Image Perception among Aesthetic Dermatology Patients DOI Open Access
Ida Yurtsever, Łukasz Matusiak, Jacek C. Szepietowski

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 172 - 172

Published: Dec. 26, 2022

Background: Nowadays, aesthetic dermatology treatment has become not only physical beautification but also it can have positive effects on patients’ mental health. Body dysmorphic disorder be the reason for dissatisfaction. In general population, prevalence of BDD is 1.9% and more common among cosmetic patients. The aim this study was to conduct most comprehensive evaluation body image Methods: We recruited a group 412 individuals, who were asked complete 6 different on-line questionnaires concerning self-image, i.e., COPS, AAI, FAS, BAS-2, BSQ-16, RSES. Results: ranged from 7.28% 11.17%, depending screening tool that used. Our research revealed susceptibility, image, appreciation, self-esteem strongly interrelated (p < 0.001). A higher BMI risk factor BDD, dissatisfaction, depreciation. financial status markedly influenced all features. history psychiatric satisfaction, self-esteem. procedures satisfaction had no impact obtained results. Conclusions: Improving recognition dissatisfaction patients very important. psychometric assessment before could help in choosing appropriate approach.

Language: Английский

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The Influence of TikTok on Body Satisfaction Among Gen-Z in Indonesia: Mixed-Method Approach (Preprint) DOI
Hanifa Ariana,

Ikmal Almuhtadi,

Nikita Jacey Natania

et al.

Published: March 14, 2024

BACKGROUND As social media platforms gain popularity, their usage is increasingly associated with cyberbullying and body shaming, causing devastating effects. OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the impact of on Generation Z users’ image satisfaction. More specifically, it examines TikTok satisfaction among users aged between 17 years 26 in Indonesia. METHODS The methodology used mixed-method approaches. Quantitative data were obtained from 507 responses a questionnaire analyzed using covariance-based structural equation modeling. Qualitative interviews 32 respondents through content analysis. RESULTS reveals that upward appearance comparison influenced by video-based activity motivation. Conversely, thin-ideal internalization motivation literacy. Upward comparisons detrimentally CONCLUSIONS results this are expected provide valuable insights for providers, regulators, educators endeavors establish positive healthy environment users. CLINICALTRIAL

Language: Английский

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The Influence of TikTok on Body Satisfaction Among Gen-Z in Indonesia: Mixed-Method Approach (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Hanifa Ariana,

Ikmal Almuhtadi,

Nikita Jacey Natania

et al.

JMIR Human Factors, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11, P. e58371 - e58371

Published: May 23, 2024

Background As social media platforms gain popularity, their usage is increasingly associated with cyberbullying and body shaming, causing devastating effects. Objective This study aims to investigate the impact of on Generation Z users’ image satisfaction. More specifically, it examines TikTok satisfaction among users aged between 17 years 26 in Indonesia. Methods The methodology used mixed-method approaches. Quantitative data were obtained from 507 responses a questionnaire analyzed using covariance-based structural equation modeling. Qualitative interviews 32 respondents through content analysis. Results reveals that upward appearance comparison influenced by video-based activity motivation. Conversely, thin-ideal internalization motivation literacy. Upward comparisons detrimentally Conclusions results this are expected provide valuable insights for providers, regulators, educators endeavors establish positive healthy environment users.

Language: Английский

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Clinical and Psychological Aspects of Piercing: A Cross-Sectional Study with Special Attention to Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptoms, Appearance Anxiety, Body Image Perception and Self-Esteem DOI Creative Commons

Justyna Putek,

Jacek C. Szepietowski

Cosmetics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(6), P. 207 - 207

Published: Nov. 28, 2024

The aim of this study was to measure the level self-esteem among individuals with piercings, evaluate body image perception, and screen group for dysmorphic disorder symptoms. Two hundred six from Poland completed Appearance Anxiety Inventory (AAI), Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire-Dermatology Version (BDDQ-DV), Functionality Appreciation Scale (FAS), Rosenberg Self Esteem (RSES). Differences between groups were determined using a two-sample t-test, post-hoc chi-square test Bonferroni’s adjustment, Kruskal–Wallis test, Mann–Whitney test. One ninety-six (95.1%) respondents females, 10 (4.9%) males, aged 15 48 years (mean age ± SD = 23.1 6.4 years). Of respondents, 25.7% screened positive BDD symptoms according AAI 29.1% BDDQ-DV. According FAS, significantly lower presented by psychiatric treatment (3.8 0.9 vs. 4.1 0.7, p < 0.05) who Significantly reported in comorbidities, treatment, BDD-groups RSES (AAI: 24.0 5.6 30.9 6.0; 0.001; BDDQ-DV: 5.8 31.3 3.7; 0.001). In conclusion, piercings should be regarded as an increased risk

Language: Английский

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Asian female body image research globally, Part I: Asian countries DOI
Yuying Tsong

Elsevier eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 153 - 185

Published: Nov. 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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BODY IMAGE PERCEPTIONS AT CRITICAL AGE PERIODS: FOCUS ON WOMEN’S SELF-CONFIDENCE AND WELL-BEING DOI Creative Commons
Yuliya Fedorchenko

Anti-Aging Eastern Europe, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 2(2), P. 91 - 96

Published: Aug. 12, 2023

Body image is a crucial part of subjective experience in daily life. Most women are concerned with their body transformations due to pregnancy, delivery, breastfeeding, menopause, weight gain and obesity, serious gynecological other diseases. perceptions may influence women’s health, sexuality, fertility, social behavior. Popularized images slim models celebrities adversely affect beauty attractiveness. The difference between the perceived desired silhouette result dissatisfaction. Outlook comparisons quality life anxiety, loss confidence, sexual ill-health.

Language: Английский

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“How do I look?” A Study on The Sociocultural Acceptance Towards Appearance among Female University Students DOI Open Access

Josli Josephine,

Pitil Patricia Pawa,

Niru Floranordiana Ennya

et al.

Jurnal Intelek, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(2)

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

This study aims to explore the sociocultural acceptance towards appearance concerning body mass index (BMI) among female university students (N = 414). The were selected from various faculties using a stratified sampling technique through an online platform in cross-sectional study. Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire – 4 was employed measure internalisation of ideals and appearance-related pressure, such as internalised muscular-athletic, thin-low fat, well pressures family, peers, media. Sociodemographic weight height also reported. factor fat has highest mean score, while lowest score pressure peers. Pressures media significantly different BMI categories. However, finding contradicted with muscular-athletic fat. There should be concerns significant differences found media, which obese females perceived those variables compared other results suggest that use warrants extra control it their appearance. Educational actions are strongly advised so family friends would more supportive management instead pressuring them on These findings sociodemographic investigated understand influence females.

Language: Английский

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