Body image

Sexuality and disability, 2001

Frontiers in Psychology, 2021

IntroductionResearch indicates that body image disturbance is associated with poorer psychosocial outcomes for individuals with physical health conditions, with poorest body image reported for individuals with visible bodily changes. Using White’s (2000) theoretical model of body image the present paper aimed to examine the nature of these relationships in two distinct groups: individuals with an amputation and individuals with diabetes. It was hypothesized that body image disturbance would be associated with psychosocial outcomes and would mediate the relationships between self-ideal discrepancy and personal investment in psychosocial outcomes.MethodsIndividuals with diabetes (N = 212) and individuals with an amputation (N = 227) provided details regarding their medical condition, and completed measures assessing body image, investment, self-ideal discrepancy, depression, anxiety, and quality of life. Structural equation and invariance modeling were used to test the model paths and...

Iranian Rehabilitation Journal

Objectives: Throughout history, people have lived through various situations of security, peace, recovery, and war, as well as the cruelty over the diversity, intensity, duration, or shortness of life. This study aimed to assess the self-esteem of amputees living in Hilla City, Babylon Province, in Center of Iraq. Methods: A descriptive correlational study was conducted to determine the association between body image and self-esteem of amputees. By a purposive sampling method, 200 subjects from both genders and different age groups (25-35, 36-46, 47-57, 58-68, and >69 years) were recruited. The study data were collected through the modified questionnaire of multidimensional body-self relations questionnaire, Rosenberg self-esteem scale, and interviews with the patients individually. The obtained data were collected and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Most participants were male patients aged between 58 and 68 years. The lower limbs were the most amp...

Social science & medicine (1982), 2002

The current study used qualitative methodology to investigate the body image concerns of people with physical disabilities. Three males and four females aged between 22 and 50 years, in Melbourne, Australia, participated in the study. Three participants were heterosexual, two were homosexual and two described their sexual identity as predominantly heterosexual but 'bicurious'. The data were gathered through individual interviews of approximately 2 h duration, where participants responded to a set of predetermined open-ended questions. The study found that bodily impairment had a negative influence on the participants' psychological experiences, feelings and attitudes toward their own bodies. The impact of feedback from the social environment was highlighted, and there was evidence suggesting that individuals gradually adjust to their different bodies and increasingly accept their disabilities over time.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 1995

Psychological Studies, 59 (4), 419-426/ 1.12.2014, 2014

This study examined the degree of body image satisfaction and its relationship with physical self concept among adolescents and young adults (n=120) with normalweight. Analysis of data indicated that majority of the participants were dissatisfied with their body image, with highest dissatisfaction in adult males. In contrast the adolescents with body image dissatisfaction significantly differed from those who were satisfied regarding their views about physical self. Implications of the findings are discussed.

Iranian Rehabilitation Journal (IRJ), 2022

Throughout history, people have lived through various situations of security, peace, recovery, and war, as well as the cruelty over the diversity, intensity, duration, or shortness of life. This study aimed to assess the self-esteem of amputees living in Hilla City, Babylon Province, in Center of Iraq.

i-manager's Journal on Humanities & Social Sciences, 2020

Self esteem is an important aspect of everyone's life and synonymous to respect, regard and acceptance towards oneself. Body image is a crucial element contributing to the development of self concept and self esteem. This study tries to understand the relationship between the two. In this paper it is hypothesized that high self Esteem will lead to positive body Image, hence lead to peaceful journey in one's life. For exploring the same, sample of 80 undergraduate female students were selected via purposive sampling method. Rosenberg's self esteem scale (Morris Rosenberg) &The Body Image Questionnaire (Bruchon-Schweitzer (BIQ), based on five point ratings were used to collect the data. Descriptive and inferential analysis were used to analyze the data. Results discuss the relationship between self esteem and body image. Future implications of this research has also been highlighted.

SHODH PRERAK, 2015

Present review article endeavors to explicate the major theoretical and methodological issues in the area of psychology of body image. The psychological antecedents and correlates of body image with the consequences of having positive and negative body image have been discussed in detail. The research on the psychology of body image is dominated by correlational method which have focused individual psychological factors, familial and parental processes, socioeconomic status, media, body weight, socioeconomic status and genetic heritage as some of the most important factors acting as the antecedents of the dynamism of the body image. Over-dependence on correlational studies, lack of research on certain populations, insufficient information and low effect size are some of the limitations which have pervaded the previous studies. The major protective measures to check body image dissatisfaction include upholding a healthy weight, maintaining close relationships with others, improving well-being, and reducing tendency to compare oneself to others. The researches indicate that exercise-based interventions and psychotherapeutic interventions are effective at improving body image of the individuals. The review also comes up with some policy implications of the psychology of body image. The negative feelings associated with body image and its impacts on the well-being, self-esteem, physical and mental health of the individuals constitute the core concerns for the psychologists. The policy makers should make efforts to help the people to recognize the emotional qualities, character and individuality as key components of beauty. The educational, social and cultural forces are to be identified and reshaped to make compatible with good body image. Introduction : The Term 'body image' was coined by the Austrian neurologist and psychoanalyst Paul Schilder in his book 'The Image and Appearance of the Human Body' (1935). The human society has always placed great worth to the beauty of the human body. The individuals differ in their perceptions of their own body and their perceptions may not fit to the societal standards and expectations. The knowledge of the facts and dynamics of their personal attributes significantly affect their psychological functioning and well-being. The term body image refers to the extent to which individuals perceive the facts pertaining to their body. This perception of the individuals may result either in satisfaction and dissatisfaction and comprised of two components. Body perception constitutes the first component which incorporates subjective knowledge of one's physical attributes. The nature and accuracy of one's perception of real and ideal bodily attributes determine the strategies to fill this gap. Body satisfaction entails the second aspect which refers to the degree to which one is satisfied with one's present body attributes. The level of body satisfaction determines the degree of one's body confidence, body esteem, and body dissatisfaction. Owing to significant consequences of body perception and body satisfaction, there has been a sudden upsurge in the efforts of researchers worldwide to uncover the intricacies involved in body perceptions and body satisfaction of the individuals and consequences thereof. Major correlates of body image : The literature on body image is flooded with correlational researches which have been comprised of relationship between body satisfaction and related factors and do not establish cause-effect relationship. Body weight, media, individual

Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 2006