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Author :Dana Seymour Publisher :National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada ISBN 13 :9780612834255 Total Pages :0 pages Book Rating :4.8/5 (342 download)
Book Synopsis The Role of Social Comparison in Exposure to Athletic Media Images on Body Image, Mood, and Desire to Exercise [microform] by : Dana Seymour
Download or read book The Role of Social Comparison in Exposure to Athletic Media Images on Body Image, Mood, and Desire to Exercise [microform] written by Dana Seymour and published by National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Social Comparison, Ethnicity, Body Image, and Media Exposure to Thin-ideal Models by : Cortney Soderlind Warren
Download or read book Social Comparison, Ethnicity, Body Image, and Media Exposure to Thin-ideal Models written by Cortney Soderlind Warren and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social comparison theory offers a useful conceptual framework to understand how mainstream American sociocultural values of appearance may shape the development of body image disturbance and eating disorders. Some experimental research demonstrates that women report significantly greater increases in negative affect and body image disturbance and decreases in self-esteem after viewing thin models than after viewing inanimate objects, normal-weight models, and overweight women. The main goal of this study was to investigate whether the effects of viewing thin models are influenced by the ethnicity of the observer and/or the ethnic and racial similarity of the model to the observer. In addition, the study tested the extent to which social comparison tendency, trait appearance evaluation, ethnic identity, and racial identity may moderate these effects. In study 1, women rated the race, attractiveness, and thinness of a group of ethnically diverse models. Study 2 assessed affect, self-esteem, and body image in Euro-American (n = 105), African-American (n = 91), and Latina (n = 111) women before and after viewing ethnically self-similar models, self-different models, or control images. Results indicated that ethnic similarity between model and participants influenced affect such that increased social comparison tendency in Latina participants predicted increased negative affect after viewing Latina models. Additionally, the type of media images viewed and proposed moderators influenced affect and body image. As predicted, positive appearance evaluation was more strongly associated with positive feelings about one0́9s weight after viewing models and, in African-American and Latina women, increased idealization of Whiteness was associated with decreased positive feelings regarding one0́9s weight after viewing White models. Unexpectedly, increased social comparison tendency was associated with increased positive affect after viewing African-American models whereas increased social comparison tendency was associated with less positive affect after viewing Latina models. Finally, independent of media exposure, African-American women reported higher appearance-based self-esteem and body image than Euro-American and Latina women and increased social comparison tendency, decreased positive appearance evaluation, decreased ethnic identity, and increased racial identity idealizing Whiteness were each associated with undesirable levels of self-esteem and body image. Clinical implications and directions for future research are provided.
Book Synopsis The Role of General and Media-specific Social Comparisons on Body Dissatisfaction by : Nicole D. Huelskamp
Download or read book The Role of General and Media-specific Social Comparisons on Body Dissatisfaction written by Nicole D. Huelskamp and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Research has shown that women are adversely affected by the media portrayals of extremely thin women. Exposure to these images often leads to body dissatisfaction which is often a precursor to the development of eating disorders. Research has used social comparison as a framework for why only some women are affected more negatively than others from this media exposure. This study was intended to extend this research by investigating the relationship between general social comparison and media- specific social comparison and their effects on body dissatisfaction using a mediation model. In a survey of 279 college-age women from a large Midwestern university, the data indicated that both general social comparison and media-specific social comparison play a role in body dissatisfaction. In fact, general social comparison was still significant after controlling for both media-specific social comparisons with glamour and athletic media images. What this study has shown is that social comparison seems to work both through the general and media-specific paths in predicting body dissatisfaction and that research should continue to investigate this relationship.
Book Synopsis The Media and Body Image by : Maggie Wykes
Download or read book The Media and Body Image written by Maggie Wykes and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2004-12-16 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blaming the media for reproducing and extolling unrealistic female bodies has almost become a popular truism. Even medical opinion notes that the media can influence young women to starve themselves and therefore act as a possible causal factor of disordered eating. Yet surprisingly, little work has addressed either the nature of media representations of the body, or the ways in which audiences interpret and use such images in our contemporary cultural context. The Media and Body Image addresses this lack and: - Draws together literature from sociology, gender studies and psychology - Brings together new empirical work on both media representations and audience responses - Offers a broad discussion of this topic in the context of socio-cultural change, gender politics, and self-identity.
Book Synopsis The Impact of Social Media on Individuals' Self-esteem and Body Image by : Hanna Belhorodska
Download or read book The Impact of Social Media on Individuals' Self-esteem and Body Image written by Hanna Belhorodska and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject Psychology - Social Psychology, , language: English, abstract: This research paper explores the impact of social media on individuals' self-esteem and body image, considering their relevance in psychological well-being. The paper employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods to understand the complex interplay between social media usage and these psychological constructs. The study reviews theoretical frameworks, prior research, and identifies gaps in the existing literature. It employs a cross-sectional design, using self-report questionnaires and interviews to collect data from diverse participants recruited through social media platforms. The results are analyzed quantitatively using statistical techniques and qualitatively through thematic analysis. The paper discusses the findings in relation to existing literature, offers practical recommendations for individuals and stakeholders, acknowledges limitations, and suggests future research directions. Ultimately, this research paper contributes to a deeper understanding of how social media impacts individuals' self-esteem and body image, informing strategies to promote positive psychological outcomes in the digital age.
Book Synopsis Social Media and the Effects of Social Comparison, Recovery, and Motivation Measures in High-intensity Functional Fitness by : Mia D. Hannah
Download or read book Social Media and the Effects of Social Comparison, Recovery, and Motivation Measures in High-intensity Functional Fitness written by Mia D. Hannah and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: The use of social media in high-intensity functional fitness (HIFT) athletes facilitated social comparisons that affected recovery and motivation. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to use social comparison theory to investigate the impact that short workout videos had on heart rate (HR), heart rate recovery (HRR), rating of perceived exertion (RPE), perceived recovery status (PRS) and time to completion. Methods:Thirty-three individuals who identified as HIFT athletes participated in this study (age: 30.45 years ± 6.59, height: 169.41cm ± 8.69, weight: 73.07 kg ± 13.65). The participants were made up of 57.6% (n=19) female and 42.4% (n=14). Participants were randomized and put through three conditions of a control, elite athlete video and recreational athlete videos which were shown before completing a HIFT workout of: 3 rounds of 10 pull-ups, 15 push-ups, 20 sit-ups, and 25 air-squat. The following data was collected between each round: HR, HRR, RPE, PRS, and time. Athletes were asked to fill out the Iowa-Netherlands Comparison Orientation Scale to assess social comparison during the treatment conditions. Descriptive statistics were run to determine means and standard deviations for all data. The data was checked for normality. Questionnaires were analyzed for reliability and scores were compared using dependent samples t-test. A repeated measures ANOVA was run between total averages using an alpha level of .05 and between rounds with Bonferroni correction using an alpha level of .002. Results: Significant differences in social comparison were found in the elite video condition (3.68 ± .62, p= .046) while RPE showed significant differences in the elite video condition (14.41 ± 1.84, p=.023). Time to completion showed significant differences in both conditions of recreational (11.25 mins ± 1.22, p
Book Synopsis Social Comparison and Body Image in Non Or Infrequent Exercisers and Exercisers by : Heather Varga
Download or read book Social Comparison and Body Image in Non Or Infrequent Exercisers and Exercisers written by Heather Varga and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Impact of Social Media Use on Social Comparison and Body Images of Young Adult Males by : Tresa Lynn Hildreth
Download or read book The Impact of Social Media Use on Social Comparison and Body Images of Young Adult Males written by Tresa Lynn Hildreth and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the rise of social networking sites, young people are utilizing social platforms as an on-going avenue for comparison, specifically with regard to body image. Although issues of body image are often attributed to females, males struggle to live up to societal ideals of what a man should look like. This study highlights the body image comparisons that exist with young men and provides insight into the detrimental impact and consequences these comparisons can have on young men as they grow into adulthood. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between social media use and body image concerns as it pertains to young adult males. Participants for this study were undergraduate male students ages 18-20 who were recruited from two secular colleges, a Christian university, as well as through a random sampling from a post sent out on Facebook. The sample size is 126 participants. The instrumentation used in this study is the Body Comparison Scale (BCS), Male Body Attitudes Scale (MBAS), and Social Media Intensity Scale (SMIS), a scale derived from the Facebook Intensity Scale (FBI). This study utilized a quantitative, correlational design. The study used multiple predictor variables (social media use, number of friends/followers, and time spent on social media), one criterion variable (body image), and one moderator variable (social comparison). After all of the data was collected through Qualtrics, it was analyzed using a multiple regression analysis to measure the correlation between the social media predictor variables and body image. In addition, three separate multiple regression analyses were conducted in order to examine the moderator effects.
Book Synopsis Comparing to Perceived Perfection by : Danielle R. Ridolfi
Download or read book Comparing to Perceived Perfection written by Danielle R. Ridolfi and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Body dissatisfaction is a multidimensional concept tapping behavioral, cognitive, and affective domains (Rosen, 1992). In addition to being a source of psychological distress, body dissatisfaction is a precursor for eating disorders (Stice, 2002). Exposure to media images of thin women has been shown to increase body dissatisfaction among young women (Groesz, Levine, & Murnen, 2002). Furthermore, research shows that actively comparing weight and shape to a more attractive target is associated with body dissatisfaction (Leahy, Crowther, & Mickelson, 2007). Body image cognitive distortions and socially-prescribed perfectionism may influence social comparisons to media images and peers by strengthening the relationship between social comparisons and body dissatisfaction; however, studies of body image cognitive distortions and socially-prescribed perfectionism as moderators are lacking. Although social comparisons have been studied in the laboratory, naturalistic studies using ecological momentary assessment (EMA) provide results that can be generalized to real-world phenomena. The present study examined the effect of social comparisons in the natural environment. It was hypothesized that making social comparisons to media images and peers would result in an increase in the four dependent variables: body checking, body dissatisfaction, guilt, and negative affect. Furthermore, it was hypothesized that body image cognitive distortions and socially prescribed perfectionism would moderate the relationship between social comparisons to media images and peers and the four dependent variables. Participants were 97 female undergraduates (mean age = 19.51, SD = 3.31; mean BMI = 24.22, SD = 5.32). Following informed consent, all participants completed a battery of questionnaires. Participants were instructed to fill out a diary questionnaire on the PDA whenever the alarm sounded. The alarm sounded at five random times each day for five days. Questionnaires imbedded in the PDA assessed whether or not participants made a social comparison to a media image or a peer and also included items assessing affect, body checking, and body image self-esteem. Results showed that making a social comparison to a media image resulted in a statistically significant increase in body checking, guilt, and negative affect and making a social comparison to a peer resulted in a statistically significant increase in body checking and guilt. Body image cognitive distortions moderated the relationship between social comparisons to peers and body checking. As body image cognitive distortions increased, body checking increased for those making a peer comparison. These findings have important implications for the prevention of body dissatisfaction and eating disorders.
Book Synopsis Effects of Exposure to Thin Media Images, Evidence of Self-enhancement Among Restrained Eaters by : Jennifer S. Mills
Download or read book Effects of Exposure to Thin Media Images, Evidence of Self-enhancement Among Restrained Eaters written by Jennifer S. Mills and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a commonly held belief in the eating disorder literature, as well as in society at large, that the media's focus on slimness contributes to eating pathology. However, previous research on the relation between media exposure and eating disorder symptomatology has produced dramatically mixed findings. The effects of viewing media-portrayed idealized body images on eating behaviour, self-esteem, body image, and mood among restrained and unrestrained eaters were examined in three experimental studies. Study 1 found that restrained eaters (i.e., chronic dieters), but not unrestrained eaters, reported feeling ' thinner' following exposure to slim models. Restrained eaters rated both their ideal and current body sizes as smaller and ate more following exposure to idealized body images. It is suggested that restrained eaters are susceptible to a "thin fantasy" brought about by viewing ideal body images. Study 2 found that strengthening thinness-attainability beliefs further enhanced the "thin fantasy" exhibited by restrained eaters following exposure to idealized body images. It appears that, following exposure to ultra-slim models, restrained eaters feel inspired by such images and experience a shift toward feeling thinner. The perception of thinness as attainable (through dieting) may facilitate inspiration by thin, idealized body images, thus explaining the observed differences between restrained and unrestrained eaters. Study 3 found that after receiving threatening weight-related information from the experimenter, restrained eaters rated their current body size, ideal body size, and the discrepancy between the two measures as smaller. In conclusion, the present set of findings suggests that dieters self-enhance after looking at thin media images due to inspiration. However, there may be other reasons why restrained eaters self-enhance, including defensiveness when negative feedback can be discounted. These results are considered in the context of literature on restraint theory, social comparison, body image, and eating disorders. The complexities of the media's role in the development and maintenance of body dissatisfaction and dieting behaviour are discussed.
Book Synopsis The Influence of Media Exposure on Body Dissatisfaction by : Yifan Yin
Download or read book The Influence of Media Exposure on Body Dissatisfaction written by Yifan Yin and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study conducted a survey to investigate how media exposure influences body dissatisfaction. Adult participants (N=190) completed the online questionnaire measuring their exposure to traditional media (television and magazines) and the Internet, internalization of the ideal body images, upward social comparison, and body dissatisfaction. The results indicated that exposure to body content on traditional and Internet media was positively related to the internalization of the ideal body image and upward social comparison, which in turn, were positively related to body dissatisfaction among both men and women. However, the results were less consistent on the Internet influences between men and women, and the direct relationships between media exposure and body dissatisfaction were very weak. These findings suggest that daily media exposure decreases body satisfaction indirectly by internalizing ideal body images and comparing upward with better-looking others.
Download or read book Breaking the Filter written by Abigail and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rise of Social MediaSubchapter: The Rise of Social Media In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From scrolling through news feeds to posting updates, it has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate with others. However, with the rise of social media, there has also been a significant impact on body image and self-esteem. Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat, have created a space where individuals can showcase their lives, highlight their accomplishments, and present an idealized version of themselves. This constant exposure to carefully curated and often unrealistic images can lead to feelings of inadequacy and a negative impact on self-esteem. One of the ways social media lowers self-esteem is through the constant comparison it encourages. It is all too easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others, especially when everyone seems to be living their best lives online. Seeing friends and acquaintances posting about their achievements, exotic vacations, or perfect bodies can leave us feeling like we are not measuring up. This constant exposure to seemingly perfect lives can lead to feelings of inferiority and a distorted sense of self-worth. Moreover, the prevalence of photo editing apps and filters on social media platforms has further exacerbated the issue. These tools allow users to alter their appearance, creating an unrealistic standard of beauty. Seeing flawless skin, perfect bodies, and flawless features can make individuals feel inadequate and dissatisfied with their own appearance. It can lead to a relentless pursuit of perfection and unrealistic beauty standards, ultimately damaging self-esteem. Another factor contributing to the negative impact on self-esteem is cyberbullying. Social media platforms have provided a breeding ground for online harassment and body shaming. People can hide behind anonymous profiles and unleash hurtful comments, further damaging individuals' self-esteem and body image. The constant fear of judgment and criticism can make individuals feel vulnerable and anxious, leading to a decline in self-confidence. While social media has undoubtedly impacted body image and self-esteem, it is essential to recognize its positive aspects as well. It has provided a platform for marginalized voices, fostered communities, and increased awareness about body positivity and self-acceptance. However, it is crucial to understand the potential negative consequences and take steps to mitigate them
Book Synopsis Social Comparison Effects of Idealised Body Images in the Media on Female and Male Self Perceptions of Body Image by : Nicola Byatt
Download or read book Social Comparison Effects of Idealised Body Images in the Media on Female and Male Self Perceptions of Body Image written by Nicola Byatt and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Parasocial Comparison by : Lindsey Oxley
Download or read book Parasocial Comparison written by Lindsey Oxley and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to expand upon prior research that explores how media images contribute to body dissatisfaction. This study was grounded in the theory of social comparison which purports that individuals have an innate drive to compare themselves with others. This study focuses specifically on social comparison in relation to body image and body satisfaction. Previous research in this area holds that engaging in social comparison with either friends or media images helps to perpetuate body dissatisfaction. Until now, research explored social comparison only when it occurs between friends or between an individual and a celebrity. This study proposes to expand the domain of this research and test if a parasocial relationship with a thin model/celebrity affects social comparison and resulting body image effects. The hypotheses within this study proposed that engaging in social comparison with a celebrity with whom there existed a parasocial relationship would result in lower levels of body satisfaction. In all, 300 undergraduate female Caucasian students participated in this study during which they were asked questions that pertained to demographics, self-esteem, body satisfaction, and television use. The 205 participants within the experimental group were asked additional questions in regard to parasocial interactions and social comparison. Results from this study showed that individuals experienced lower levels of body satisfaction following social comparison with a thin celebrity. The findings also indicated that engaging in a parasocial relationship increases one's likelihood to socially compare. Finally, this study suggested that women who engage in parasocial relationships experienced lower levels of body satisfaction than their counterparts who did not engage in parasocial relationships. However, this study did not find that women who viewed photos of a thin celebrity experienced lower levels of body satisfaction than the women who only viewed a landscape photo. The results of this study support previous social comparison research that people who engage in upward image/body-centric social comparison will experience feelings of inferiority or body dissatisfaction. These findings suggest that much more research should be conducted to better understand the effects of parasocial relationships specifically within the area of body satisfaction. Future research should look at parasocial relationships from a perspective similar to approaches used in the study of interpersonal relationships.
Book Synopsis The Effect of Mindset on Assimilative and Contrastive Social Comparison Outcomes and Body Image by : Rebekah Amelie Wanic
Download or read book The Effect of Mindset on Assimilative and Contrastive Social Comparison Outcomes and Body Image written by Rebekah Amelie Wanic and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social comparisons can alter self-evaluations in multiple ways. Recent research highlights the role of an individual's mindset in moderating these comparison outcomes. Mussweiler's (2003) selective accessibility model (SAM) predicts that initial perceptions of either similarity or dissimilarity with the comparison target will lead to differential outcomes. A similarity mindset is predicted to move self-evaluations in the direction of the comparison target and promote assimilation whereas a dissimilarity mindset is predicted to move self-evaluations away from the comparison target and promote contrast. Additionally, Blanton's (2001) three-selves model predicts that the activation of a particular self-representation will moderate comparison outcomes. Activation of a possible-self by focusing one of who they can become is predicted to foster movement toward the target and promote assimilation, whereas activation of a personal-self mindset, focusing on who one is at present, is predicted to foster movement away from the target and promote contrast. The current research extends these social comparison models to the domain of body image, where ample research suggests that exposure to idealized media target produce decrements in body and self-satisfaction for women. Thus, most women demonstrate contrast in their self-evaluations following comparisons with media targets. Both SAM and the three-selves model predict that women adopting certain mindsets, specifically either a similarity or possible-self mindset, should report assimilation, increased self-ratings, instead. Results of 5 studies demonstrate that perceptions of similarity and activation of a particular self-representation moderate social comparison outcomes in the predicted manner. Furthermore, the final study explores the effect of multiple mindsets on comparison outcomes by combining both a self-activation and similarity mindset, with unexpected results. The implications of these findings for social comparison theory and body-image research are discussed.
Book Synopsis The Impact of Televised Images of Thinness and Attractiveness on Body Image by : Jill Ann Cattarin
Download or read book The Impact of Televised Images of Thinness and Attractiveness on Body Image written by Jill Ann Cattarin and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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