Author : Allison K. Sypher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (855 download)
Book Synopsis The Effects of Objectification and Self-esteem on Body Shame, Appearance-contingent Self-worth and Restrained Eating by : Allison K. Sypher
Download or read book The Effects of Objectification and Self-esteem on Body Shame, Appearance-contingent Self-worth and Restrained Eating written by Allison K. Sypher and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using objectification theory (Fredrickson and Roberts ,1997), this study examined the moderating influence of trait self-esteem and the mediating influence of appearance-contingent self-worth on interrelationships among self-objectification, body shame, and disordered eating. Female participants first completed a trait self-esteem measure. Self-objectification was then manipulated through the recording of physical body measurements (e.g. weight, waist circumference). Among various distractor questionnaires, participants then completed measures of state self-objectification, body shame, and appearance-contingent self-worth. Disordered eating was finally observed using a purported taste test. A series of multiple regression analyses were used to examine the effect of objectification, trait self-esteem, and the Objectification X Trait Self-Esteem interaction on appearance-contingent self-worth, body shame and restrained eating, respectively. Individuals with higher trait self-esteem reported lower state self-objectification, appearance-contingent self-worth and body shame. Participants in the objectification condition consumed significantly less food than participants in the control condition and, thus, demonstrated significantly more restrained eating behavior.