A Self-determination Theory Approach to the Study of Body Image Concerns,                 Self-presentation and Self-perceptions in a Sample of Aerobic Instructors

Thøgersen‐Ntoumani, Cecilie; Ntoumanis, Nikos

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“…Parcelling is used with unidimensional scales as a means of increasing the stability of parameter estimates and keeping an acceptable ratio of sample size to estimated parameters in studies involving relatively low sample sizes (Bandalos & Finney, 2001). largely supportive of the model and our hypotheses and were aligned with previous related work (e.g., Pelletier & Dion, 2007;Thøgersen-Ntoumani & Ntoumanis, 2007). Specifically, we found basic need psychological satisfaction to be a direct negative predictor of body image concerns (as indicated by drive for thinness and body dissatisfaction), and an indirect negative predictor of unhealthy weight control behaviours (e.g., skipping meals, fasting).…”

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“…For example, women's level of autonomy in their lives appears to protect against body image pressures (Pelletier & Dion, 2007) and is negatively associated with bulimic behaviours (Pelletier, Dion, & Lévesque, 2004). Further, in a sample of (mainly female) aerobics instructors, general autonomy need satisfaction was found to negatively predict body image concerns (i.e., body dissatisfaction and drive for thinness; Thøgersen-Ntoumani & Ntoumanis, 2007). Although such evidence is cross-sectional in nature, it suggests the possibility that perceptions of control over one's life may be important in protecting against the development of body image concerns.…”

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Unhealthy weight control behaviours in adolescent girls: a process model based on self-determination theory

Thøgersen‐Ntoumani

Ntoumanis²,

Nikitaras

2010

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This study used self-determination theory (Deci, E.L., & Ryan, R.M. (2000). The 'what' and 'why' of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behavior. Psychological Inquiry, 11, 227-268.) to examine predictors of body image concerns and unhealthy weight control behaviours in a sample of 350 Greek adolescent girls. A process model was tested which proposed that perceptions of parental autonomy support and two life goals (health and image) would predict adolescents' degree of satisfaction of their basic psychological needs. In turn, psychological need satisfaction was hypothesised to negatively predict body image concerns (i.e. drive for thinness and body dissatisfaction) and, indirectly, unhealthy weight control behaviours. The predictions of the model were largely supported indicating that parental autonomy support and adaptive life goals can indirectly impact upon the extent to which female adolescents engage in unhealthy weight control behaviours via facilitating the latter's psychological need satisfaction

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Unhealthy weight control behaviours in adolescent girls: a process model based on self-determination theory

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Nikitaras

2010

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“…A study by Strauss and Ryan (1987) showing that patients with anorexia nervosa reported a lack of autonomy and feelings of ineffectiveness supports the theoretical assumption that unfulfilled needs for autonomy and competence are associated with eating disorders. Meanwhile a series of studies supports the association between unfulfilled needs and problems associated with restricted eating (Pelletier et al 2004;Stok et al 2010;Thogersen-Ntoumani and Ntoumanis 2007).…”

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Binge eating as a consequence of unfulfilled basic needs: The moderating role of implicit achievement motivation

Schüler

Kuster

2011

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The present study hypothesized that unfulfilled basic needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness (SDT, Deci and Ryan, Psychol Inq 11:227 268, 2000) are associated with the impulse to eat and with binge eating. In addition, we assumed that individuals with a high achievement motive, who are characterized by high selfcontrol competences, have the same impulse to eat when confronted with unfulfilled basic needs, but are better able to control the impulse to binge eat than individuals with a low achievement motive. In accordance with these hypotheses, unfulfilled basic needs significantly positively predicted the impulse to eat as well as binge eating behavior. As also expected, the achievement motive did not moderate the effect of unfulfilled needs on the impulse to eat, but did influence the effect of unfulfilled needs on binge eating. The results are discussed in terms of a broader debate about the interaction between basic needs and implicit motives.

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“…The few studies that have tested SDT in relation to body image variables have often focused on the drive for thinness in women (Thøgersen-Ntoumani & Ntomanis, 2007;Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Ntomanis, & Nikitaras, 2010). The role of SDT in men and muscularity remains to be examined.…”

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Perceived social pressures and the internalization of the mesomorphic ideal: The role of drive for muscularity and autonomy in physically active men

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In press). Perceived social pressures and the internalization of the mesomorphic ideal: The role of drive for muscularity and autonomy in physically active men. We examined if there were both direct and indirect relationships (via the drive for muscularity) between the perceived pressure to be muscular and internalization of the mesomorphic ideal, and if autonomy moderates these relationships in physically active men. A sample of 330 men, who were undergraduate students studying sport, completed the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2, the Mesomorphic Ideal Internalization Subscale of the revised male version Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire, the Perceived Sociocultural Pressure Scale-Modified, and the Drive for Muscularity Scale Attitudes Subscale. Perceived pressure predicted internalization directly, and indirectly through the drive for muscularity. The direct relationship between pressure and internalization was weaker under higher levels of autonomy. The indirect path, via drive for muscularity, was stronger under higher levels of autonomy. These results provide insights into why men vary in the degree to which they internalize pressure to develop a mesomorphic ideal, supporting further examination of autonomy.

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A Self-determination Theory Approach to the Study of Body Image Concerns, Self-presentation and Self-perceptions in a Sample of Aerobic Instructors

Cited by 100 publications

References 48 publications

Unhealthy weight control behaviours in adolescent girls: a process model based on self-determination theory

Unhealthy weight control behaviours in adolescent girls: a process model based on self-determination theory

Binge eating as a consequence of unfulfilled basic needs: The moderating role of implicit achievement motivation

Perceived social pressures and the internalization of the mesomorphic ideal: The role of drive for muscularity and autonomy in physically active men

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