Appearance-related teasing, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating: A meta-analysis

Menzel, Jessie E.; Schaefer, Lauren M.; Burke, Natasha L.; Mayhew, Laura L.; Brannick, Michael Τ.; Thompson, J. Kevin

doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2010.05.004

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“…In addition, research has shown how certain types of interpersonal interactions may also promote the development of body image and eating concerns (Menzel et al 2010). Contemporary youth are increasingly engaged with, and interacting in, an online environment (Madden et al 2013); however the effects of this on body image and eating concerns are not yet clear.…”

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The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

2015

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Evidence for a relationship between Internet use and body image and eating concerns has started to emerge, however, to date, this literature has not been reviewed. The objective of the present study was, therefore, to review the literature examining the relationship between the use of Internet and social media and body image and eating concerns, and summarize the main findings. Databases were searched for published empirical studies examining the relationship between body image and eating concerns and Internet use. Our search identified 67 studies. The findings indicate the presence of appearance-related content on Internet and social media, including content promoting extreme body shapes or behaviors. The results from qualitative, correlational and experimental studies overall support the relationship between Internet use and body image and eating concerns. The studies identified were grounded in three main theoretical frameworks: sociocultural, objectification theory, and social identity theory; however, other more minor frameworks were also used. The use of Internet, and particularly appearance-focused social media, is associated with heightened body image and eating concerns. Developmental characteristics may make adolescents particularly vulnerable to these effects.

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The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

2015

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“…In particular, a number of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies have demonstrated the relationship between being the target of negative interactions focused on physical appearance (e.g., weight and appearance-related teasing) and body image and eating problems (for a review see (Menzel et al, 2010). Nonetheless, there is evidence that peer victimization can have a harmful effect on eating behavior even when it is not specifically focused on physical appearance (Kaltiala-Heino, Rissanen, Rimpela, & Rantanen, 1999).…”

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Being bullied and feeling ashamed: Implications for eating psychopathology and depression in adolescent girls

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Rodrigues

2015

Journal of Adolescence

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The current study examined the associations between peer victimization, body image shame, self-criticism, self-reassurance, depressive symptoms and eating psychopathology in 609 female adolescents.Correlational analyses showed that being the victim of bullying was positively associated with body image shame, self-criticism, with low self-reassurance, depressive symptoms and eating psychopathology. A path analysis indicated that victimization experiences were associated with increased depressive symptoms partially through increased levels of body image shame, and a severe form of self-criticism -hated self. Body image shame and hated-self self-criticism fully mediated the association between victimization experiences eating psychopathology. The tested model accounted for a total of 51% of depressive symptoms variance and for 52% of eating psychopathology variance.These findings may have important intervention and prevention implications, by suggesting that bullying experiences fuel body image shame and consequent self-directed hostility and anger, which, in turn, predict increased depressive symptomatology and eating psychopathology in female adolescents.

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“…Before the focus on attachment, the research on family and body image has been concentrated on two main modalities of influence by parents, namely parental modeling and parental attitudes, and there is still growing research in this direction [4, 32,33]. The first of these modalities refers to the influence, somewhat implicit; that parents would have on the offspring by transmitting behavior and beliefs they hold for themselves after which those of the offspring would be modeled.…”

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“…There is a strong correlation between the recollection of critics and teasing and the presence of body dissatisfaction [33]. However while mainly negative comments directed to the offspring have been investigated, there is also evidence for the effect of comments directed at others (for example TV characters) and for comments intended to be positive [36].…”

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Body Image Development within the Family: Attachment Dynamics and Parental Attitudes in Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Studies

Amianto¹

2017

Acta Psychopathol

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Context: Body image is the subjective representation of one's own body and has different component. Body dissatisfaction is linked to low self-esteem and unhealthy behaviors and it is recognized to be at the core of eating disorders psychopathology, therefore many studies search for its determinants. Family is the critical environment where early development and psychological maturation occur and family dynamics seem to play a significant role in body image development. Objective and methods:The scope of this mini-review is to offer a general understanding of the recent research on body image and family functioning. Papers from 2000 and 2017 were selected to represent the different areas of inquiry on the subject, mainly parental attitudes and attachment. Results and conclusion:Many studies seem to indicate a definite role for the relationships within the family in buffering negative environmental pressures and promoting body image satisfaction. Family interactions can have lasting effects on body image which are understood in attachment theory by mean of the internalization of stable working models. Treatment and prevention program for body image concern should emphasize the relevance of positive early interactions and the detrimental effect of the focus on idealized body standards.

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Appearance-related teasing, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating: A meta-analysis

Cited by 343 publications

References 48 publications

The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

The Relationship Between Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders and Internet Use, Part I: A Review of Empirical Support

Being bullied and feeling ashamed: Implications for eating psychopathology and depression in adolescent girls

Body Image Development within the Family: Attachment Dynamics and Parental Attitudes in Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Studies

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