Sociocultural Predictors of Physical Appearance Concerns among Adolescent Girls and Young Women from China

Jackson, Todd; Chen, Hong

doi:10.1007/s11199-007-9342-x

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“…Although there is evidence that both Western and Asian adolescent males report body concerns related to body shape (e.g., muscularity), simply focusing on this aspect of body image may not sufficiently represent the importance of specific body features that differ between cultures because of ethnic variations in physical appearance and cultural variations in appearance ideals (Hall, 1995;Jackson & Chen, 2008;Jung & Forbes, 2006;Kawamura & Rice, 2009;Mellor et al, 2013;Watt & Ricciardelli, 2012).…”

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A Cross-Cultural Study Investigating Body Features Associated With Male Adolescents’ Body Dissatisfaction in Australia, China, and Malaysia

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This study investigated how dissatisfaction with particular aspects of the body was associated with overall body dissatisfaction among male adolescents in Western and Asian cultures. One hundred and six Malaysian Malays, 55 Malaysian Chinese, 195 Chinese from China, and 45 non-Asian Australians aged 12 to 19 years completed a questionnaire assessing dissatisfaction with their overall body and dissatisfaction with varying aspects of their body. Dissatisfaction with the face, height, and hair was positively correlated with overall body dissatisfaction among Malaysian Malays after body mass index, age and dissatisfaction with body areas typically included in measures (weight/shape, upper, middle, and lower body, and muscles) had been controlled for. Dissatisfaction with the face was positively correlated with overall body dissatisfaction among Malaysian Chinese. These findings demonstrate the differences in body focus for males from different cultures and the importance of using assessment measures that address all possible areas of body focus.

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“…It was surprising that in recent study, body dissatisfaction had no effect on body management strategies. Body image and body satisfaction can be affected by many socio-cultural factors [8], that may be a greater role in body change activities. Although this effect on dieting was evident in both genders, dieting was more prominent in males [17].…”

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“…One of the socio-cultural factors that may affect an individual's desire to be thin or masculine and a person's decision regarding body change strategies is perceived pressure from family, friends and/or the media [8]. One of the social groups for comparison is the peer group.…”

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“…Body image and body satisfaction can be affected by many socio-cultural factors [8,9]. Culture plays a significant role in the conceptualization of beauty and attractiveness [8].…”

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“…Culture plays a significant role in the conceptualization of beauty and attractiveness [8]. Desire for achieving of Ideal body, could be cause some of health consequences ,such as eating disorders and unhealthy behaviors for body change.…”

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Do different groups have different risk factors for dieting and exercise as body management strategies?

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Aim -Body change strategies are activities that could be potentially harmful. Individuals may use different methods for achieving advertised ideal body. Some of demographic and psychosocial contributing factors could be affect decision regarding body management activities. In Iran there is a few research about this matter, therefore the aim of this study was exploring risk factors in body management. Materials and Methods -In this cross sectional study, 400 people participated that including general population, university students and body building clubs attainders. The self administrated questionnaire based on reliable sources of body image that evaluated its validity and validity. Statistical analysis was done by using central indexes and distribution and logistic regression. Data analysis was done by software of SPSS 16. Results -Marital status, education, economic status, age and BMI had no relation with body management strategies. Birthplace effects on choose of diet and exercise. Gender is only had effect on exercise choosing. Use of Western TV had effect on doing exercise. Pressure of relatives was an important factor in decision about dieting. Self steam and compare of appearance with others affected choosing of dieting. There were no differences between selected groups. Conclusion -In spite of similarities between body dissatisfaction and its management strategies with other studies in Iran, there is necessity for future studies.

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Risk Factors for Disordered Eating During Early and Middle Adolescence: A Two Year Longitudinal Study of Mainland Chinese Boys and Girls

Jackson

Chen

2013

J Abnorm Child Psychol

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Even though reliable eating disorder risk factors have been identified among adolescent girls, little is known about predictors of increased vulnerability within specific phases of adolescence or among adolescent boys, particularly in highly populated non-Western contexts. In this study, early and middle adolescent boys (n = 1,271) and girls (n = 1,415) from Chongqing, China completed validated measures of eating disorder pathology and putative risk factors at baseline and 2 years follow-up. Multivariate models for boys of each age group indicated increases in disordered eating at follow-up were predicted by higher initial body mass index, negative affect and body dissatisfaction levels as well as attendant increases in perceived appearance pressure from mass media, body dissatisfaction, negative affect between assessments. High baseline levels of reported appearance pressure from parents and dating partners contributed, respectively, to prediction models of younger and older boys. More distinct constellations of significant predictors emerged in multivariate models of early versus middle adolescent girls. Together, findings indicated body dissatisfaction and negative affect were fairly robust risk factors for exacerbations in disturbances across samples while risk factors such as perceived pressure from desired/prospective dating partners were salient only during particular phases of adolescence.

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Sociocultural Predictors of Physical Appearance Concerns among Adolescent Girls and Young Women from China

Cited by 90 publications

References 42 publications

A Cross-Cultural Study Investigating Body Features Associated With Male Adolescents’ Body Dissatisfaction in Australia, China, and Malaysia

A Cross-Cultural Study Investigating Body Features Associated With Male Adolescents’ Body Dissatisfaction in Australia, China, and Malaysia

Do different groups have different risk factors for dieting and exercise as body management strategies?

Risk Factors for Disordered Eating During Early and Middle Adolescence: A Two Year Longitudinal Study of Mainland Chinese Boys and Girls

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