Associations between Chinese/Asian versus Western mass media influences and body image disturbances of young Chinese women

Jackson, Todd; Jiang, Chengcheng; Chen, Hong

doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2016.03.007

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“…Many research demonstrates that exposure to messages from the media regarding ideal body types for men and women may result in body dissatisfaction and a variety of consequences such as low self-esteem, eating disorders, and maladaptive body change strategies 3,9,11 . Some studies found a higher level of body dissatisfaction in boys exposed to athletic and attractive men in comparison to the control group.…”

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“…But it seems other factors also contribute to this effect. Asian media focuses on face or hairstyles slightly less than attractive and sexy bodies 9 .…”

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“…In recent years, however, the emphasis on fitness has become more prevalent among other societies as well as Western cultures 6,7,8,9,10 . Messages in Western media regarding attractive and ideal body types may be a cause of body dissatisfaction 11 .…”

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Body dissatisfaction among Iranian youth and adults

Garrusi

Baneshi

2017

Cad. Saúde Pública

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“…But it seems other factors also contribute to this effect. Asian media focuses on face or hairstyles slightly less than attractive and sexy bodies 9 .…”

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Body dissatisfaction among Iranian youth and adults

Garrusi

Baneshi

2017

Cad. Saúde Pública

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“…Con objeto de alcanzar los patrones socioculturales de un cuerpo ideal, tanto varones como mujeres adoptan cambios en su comportamiento que pueden implicar regímenes alimentarios, uso de suplementos y esteroides o un excesivo ejercicio físico (Blashill, 2011), lo que puede suponer un riesgo para su salud (McCabe et al, 2015). Entre las mujeres se asocia delgadez con belleza y el atractivo femenino se identifica con cuerpos extremadamente delgados (Jackson, Jiang, y Chen, 2016). Por contra, la literatura informa de que el ideal de cuerpo del hombre varía respecto a la mujer (Pope, Phillips, y Olivardia, 2000).…”

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Análisis de los estereotipos socioculturales hacia cuerpo delgado y cuerpo musculoso: diferencias en función del sexo y discrepancia con el peso

Gallegos

Martín‐Albo

Casaubón

et al. 2018

Revista de Psicodidáctica

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OriginalAnálisis de los estereotipos socioculturales hacia cuerpo delgado y cuerpo musculoso: diferencias en función del sexo y discrepancia con el peso información del artículo Historia del artículo: Recibido el 10 de octubre de 2016 Aceptado el 9 de febrero de 2017 On-line el 2 de junio de 2017Palabras clave: Imagen corporal Validación Cuerpo ideal r e s u m e n Este estudio tiene un doble objetivo. En primer lugar, adaptar y validar al contexto español un modelo bifactorial del Body Change Inventory para medir la orientación hacia cuerpo delgado y orientación hacia cuerpo musculoso. Un segundo objetivo es analizar los estereotipos socioculturales hacia la delgadez y el cuerpo musculoso según la variable sexo combinada con la discrepancia con el peso. La muestra está compuesta por 1022 estudiantes (488 chicas y 534 chicos) de entre 9 y 12 años (mujeres: M = 10.41, DT = .66; varones: M = 10.47, DT = .68). Se analizan las propiedades psicométricas de la escala mediante diferentes análisis que permiten considerarla instrumento válido y fiable. Los resultados del análisis de varianza indican que tanto chicas como chicos pretenden perder peso en la búsqueda del ideal de cuerpo delgado, mientras que son más los varones quienes persiguen un cuerpo musculoso, independientemente de si pretenden perder, ganar o mantener peso. a b s t r a c tThe purpose of this study is twofold. First, to adapt and validate a two-factor model of Body Change Inventory to the Spanish context, in order to measure the orientation towards thin body and orientation towards muscular body. The second aim is to analyse the sociocultural stereotypes towards thinness and muscular body according to the sex variable combined with the discrepancy with the current weight. The sample consisted of 1,022 students (488 girls and 534 boys) between 9 and 12 years old (female: M = 10.41, SD = .66, males: M= 10.47, SD = .68). An analysis was performed on the psychometric properties of the scale using different tests that enabled it to be considered as a valid and reliable tool. The results of variance analysis showed that both girls and boys intend to lose weight in the search for the thin body ideal, while more boys are pursuing a muscular body, regardless of whether they intend to lose, gain, or maintain weight.

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“…The mass media has been consistently implicated in influencing beliefs about ideal body size and shape with recent research reporting adverse effects in young people [4,11] and women [4,6]. Body dissatisfaction has become a public health concern [4], although evidence to support this claim in the Middle East region is sparse.…”

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The Relationship Between Dieting and Levels of Perceived Psychological Stress in United Arab Emirates residents

Arora

Ketbi

Mubarak

et al. 2017

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Aim: The primary aim of this cross-sectional research study was to investigate the potential differences in perceived psychological stress level in those dieting compared to those not undertaking a diet. The secondary objective was to assess if stress levels in those dieting were correlated with the duration of the diet. Methods:We administered the previously validated Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) to 60 United Arab Emirates residents. Participants were also asked demographic questions concerning age and gender and were requested to indicate if they were currently undertaking a diet to achieve weight loss. Participants who were actively on a diet were also asked about the duration of the diet (days). Results: A total of 60 participants were recruited to the study, of which 71.7% were female. The majority (71.7%) of the sample were 18-25 years old and 58.3% indicated that they were undertaking a diet at the time of data acquisition. The median total score on the PSS was 19 (14 -22). There was a significant difference in PSS total score between those on a diet and those not (p = 0.021). A positive correlation was found between number of days on a diet and perceived stress level (r = 0.147) but this was not statistically significant (p = 0.406). Conclusions: Dieting behaviour was associated with higher levels of perceived psychological stress compared to those not undertaking a diet.Engaging in dieting behaviour is commonly driven by body dissatisfaction and may be linked to heightened stress due to social pressures or other factors.

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Associations between Chinese/Asian versus Western mass media influences and body image disturbances of young Chinese women

Cited by 73 publications

References 40 publications

Body dissatisfaction among Iranian youth and adults

Body dissatisfaction among Iranian youth and adults

Análisis de los estereotipos socioculturales hacia cuerpo delgado y cuerpo musculoso: diferencias en función del sexo y discrepancia con el peso

The Relationship Between Dieting and Levels of Perceived Psychological Stress in United Arab Emirates residents

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