scholarly journals Cross-cultural determinants of pre-adolescent self-esteem and body image

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 2767
Author(s):  
Manuel De Gracia ◽  
Patricia Trujano ◽  
Carlos Nava ◽  
Gilberto Limón
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Body Esteem ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Relative Contribution ◽  
And Behaviors

Background: The general framework of this research is that the sociocultural context and socio-economic conditions in different countries representing the macro-system of the transactional model of health, with varying degrees of cultural and linguistic familiarity and contact history. Culturally bound definitions of what is desirable and attractive play an important role in body image formation.Methods: The aim of this cross-cultural study was to evaluate the different effects of general self-esteem, eating attitudes and behaviors, and the subjective perception of body image in two representative samplings of urban pre-adolescents (9-12 years old). All the participants were given the following tests: LAWSEQ, ChEAT-26, CFD, and BEStudy.Results: The multiple linear regression analysis showed the relative contribution of each independent variable: the LAWSEQ score explained 12.8% of the variance of the BES score, followed by the BMI (9.3%), the ChEAT-26 score (9.1%), and the CFD (7.8%). The results showed a differential profile between the two samplings.Conclusions: General self-esteem was the strongest predictive variable associated with higher levels of body esteem, while habits and behaviors related to worry about food and the choice of a thinner body image ideal were predictive of lower body esteem, regardless of the nationality, sex, or age of the participants. 

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Harga Diri dan Body Image dengan Online Self-Presentation pada Pengguna Instagram

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Lalu Arman Rozika ◽  
Neila Ramdhani
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Body Image Scale ◽  
Questionnaire Online ◽  
Measuring Tool ◽  
Effective Contribution

This research departs from the results of previous studies in the field ofcyberspace, which shows differences in one's behavior when in the world of the internetand in the real world. The Internet has now become the most widely used communicationtool. The purpose of this study is to see what psychological factors that affect a personwhen behaving in the internet world. Subjects in this study were 389 users of Instagramusers who filled out the research questionnaire online. Measuring tool in this research is aself-esteem scale, body image scale, and self-presentation online scale. While the analysismethod used is Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The results showed that there is apositive relationship between self-esteem and body image with online self-presentation.Self-esteem and body image can predict self-presentation online with a significance levelof p <0.05. Effective contribution of self esteem and body image variable to self-presentation online variable is 3.8%.

scholarly journals Perceptual Weighting of Binaural Lateralization Cues across Frequency Bands

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 485-496
Author(s):  
Axel Ahrens ◽  
Suyash Narendra Joshi ◽  
Bastian Epp
Keyword(s):  
Auditory System ◽  
Phase Locking ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Low Frequencies ◽  
Frequency Bands ◽  
Relative Contribution ◽  
Highest Weight ◽  
Auditory Enhancement ◽  
Spectral Weighting

Abstract The auditory system uses interaural time and level differences (ITD and ILD) as cues to localize and lateralize sounds. The availability of ITDs and ILDs in the auditory system is limited by neural phase-locking and by the head size, respectively. Although the frequency-specific limitations are well known, the relative contribution of ITDs and ILDs in individual frequency bands in broadband stimuli is unknown. To determine these relative contributions, or spectral weights, listeners were asked to lateralize stimuli consisting of eleven simultaneously presented 1-ERB-wide noise bands centered between 442 and 5544 Hz and separated by 1-ERB-wide gaps. Either ITDs or ILDs were varied independently across each noise band, while fixing the other interaural disparity to either 0 dB or 0 μs. The weights were obtained using a multiple linear regression analysis. In a second experiment, the effect of auditory enhancement on the spectral weights was investigated. The enhancement of single noise bands was realized by presenting ten of the noise bands as preceding and following sounds (pre- and post-cursors, respectively). Listeners were asked to lateralize the stimuli as in the first experiment. Results show that in the absence of pre- and post-cursors, only the lowest or highest frequency band received highest weight for ITD and ILD, respectively. Auditory enhancement led to significantly enhanced weights given to the band without the pre- and post-cursor. The weight enhancement could only be observed at low frequencies, when determined with ITD cues and for low and high frequencies for ILDs. Hence, the auditory system seems to be able to change the spectral weighting of binaural information depending on the information content.

The central role of body image in the explanation of the engagement in disordered eating attitudes and behaviors

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S550-S550
Author(s):  
C. Ferreira ◽  
A.L. Mendes ◽  
J. Marta-Simões
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Dietary Restraint ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Cognitive Fusion ◽  
Psychological Inflexibility ◽  
Eating Psychopathology ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Disordered Eating Attitudes

Shame is a universal emotion, that has been emphasized as a pathogenic phenomenon in well-being and mental health. In fact, although shame has been considered an adaptive defensive response, higher levels of this painful emotion are strongly associated with different mental health conditions. The current study aimed to test whether the association of external shame with eating psychopathology would be explained by the mechanisms of body image-related cognitive fusion, psychological inflexibility, and also dietary restraint. A path analysis testing a mediational model was conducted in a sample of 787 women from the general community, aged between 18 and 51 years old. The tested model accounted for 71% of the variance of eating psychopathology and revealed an excellent fit to the data. Results demonstrated that external shame's impact on disordered eating attitudes and behaviors is indirect, carried through increased body image-related cognitive fusion, psychological inflexibility related to physical appearance, and dietary restraint. These findings seem to support the association between shame and eating psychopathology. Furthermore, these data add to literature by suggesting that individuals who present higher levels of shame may present increased tendency to engage in dietary restraint and other maladaptive eating behaviors, through higher levels of body image-related psychological inflexibility and cognitive fusion. The current study seems to hold important clinical implications, highlighting the importance of developing intervention programs in the community which target shame and body image-related maladaptive attitudes and behaviors and, in turn, promote adaptive emotion regulation strategies (e.g., acceptance abilities).Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Self-Esteem, Extraversion, Neuroticism and Health As Predictors of Quality of Life

Human Affairs ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Mikulášková ◽  
Peter Babinčák
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Respiratory Tract Disease ◽  
Stepwise Method ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Tract Disease

AbstractThe study verified self-esteem, extraversion, neuroticism and health as predictors of subjectively-assessed quality of life. The sample included 109 adolescents (69 healthy adolescents and 40 adolescents with upper respiratory tract disease). The research tools used were WHOQOL-BREF (WHO, 1998), Rosenberg´s self-esteem scale (Rosenberg, 1965) and NEO-FFI personality questionnaire (Hřebíčková et al., 2002). The results were processed using the multiple linear regression analysis stepwise method. Health was not found to be a predictor of subjectively-assessed quality of life in the research sample. Self-esteem was found to be a predictor of psychological (48% of variance) and environmental (25% of variance) quality of life. Neuroticism was confirmed as a predictor only for physical quality of life (8% of variance). Extraversion was established as a universal predictor for all the aspects of quality of life measured: physical (20% of variance), psychological (8% of variance) and environmental (10% of variance).

scholarly journals The relationship between the attitudes and behaviours towards body and the risk of occurrence of eating disorders in the group of young women

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (154) ◽  
pp. 331-346
Author(s):  
Justyna TREPKA-STAROSTA ◽  
◽  
Agnieszka ROSZKOWKSA ◽  
Jolanta STAROSTA ◽  
Anna PIEKACZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Body Part ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Conditions ◽  
Appearance Satisfaction ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Body Parameters ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: This research is devoted to the phenomenon of various factors related to the occurrence of eating disorders. The paper focuses on the subject of body image, attitudes towards body and behaviors of young women. Design/methodology/approach: Analyzing the results of the respondents, it was necessary to check whether there are any factors which predict the occurrence of eating disorders, as well as whether the respondents have knowledge of basic eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia or obesity. Women aged 19-25 years took part in the study, where such variables as attitudes and behaviors towards their bodies, beauty stereotypes, peer criticism, methods of improving appearance, satisfaction with their appearance, physical attractiveness and self-esteem were verified. The following methods were used in this research: Body Image Questionnaire, The Scale for Using Appearance Enhancement Methods, The Scale of Satisfaction with Individual Body Part and Body parameters, Multidimensional Self-Esteem Inventory. Findings: The analysis of the results indicates that there is a significant relation between low self-esteem, peer criticism, the need to be accepted and the occurrence of eating disorders. Practical implications: The research can contribute to the development of new educational programmes in schools to increase young people's knowledge and awareness about eating disorders. Furthermore, the result may also be important in the prevention of possible diseases. Originality/value: This research can contribute to the better understanding of psychological conditions of eating disorders, especially on Polish population of young women.

Los jóvenes se sumergen en Instagram. Un estudio desde la perspectiva de los usos y gratificaciones

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz Rivas-Herrero ◽  
Juan-José Igartua
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Redes Sociales ◽  
Uses And Gratification ◽  
Search For Self

This research will analyse the use of Instagram from the perspective of uses and gratifications theory. The goal of the study was to know the motives for using Instagram and the role of individual differences in relation to the intrusion of Instagram (understood as an attachment and excessive participation in that social network). An online survey was carried out in which 401 people between 18 and 36 years old (73.1% women) residing in Spain who had an Instagram profile participated. The questionnaire contained several self-report scales to measure the motives for using Instagram, intrusion, and other individual differences measures (self-esteem, social comparison and envy). The results indicated that the main reasons for using Instagram were social interaction, creativity and documentation, and escape and self-promotion were the least relevant motives for our respondents. However, through a multiple linear regression analysis it was observed that the motives that predicted a greater intrusion of Instagram were the search for self-promotion and escape. Finally, it was observed that the orientation towards social comparison and self-esteem were associated with greater intrusion. Our study contributes to the literature on the study of social networks and, in particular, on the predictive factors that explain a more problematic use of Instagram, taking into account motivational variables and individual differences. In this way, our research clarifies the knowledge about the processes underlying the use of Instagram and introduces the concept of intrusion in uses and gratification research. Resumen La presente investigación analiza el uso de Instagram desde la perspectiva de la teoría de los usos y gratificaciones. El objetivo del estudio es conocer los motivos de uso de Instagram y el papel de las diferencias individuales en relación con la intrusión de Instagram (entendida como un apego y una participación excesiva en dicha red social). Para ello, se llevó a cabo una encuesta online en la que participaron 401 personas de entre 18 y 36 años (73,1% mujeres) residentes en España que disponían de perfil en Instagram. El cuestionario diseñado contenía varias escalas para medir los motivos de uso de Instagram, la intrusión y otras medidas de diferencias individuales (autoestima, comparación social y envidia). Los resultados indicaron que las principales razones para utilizar Instagram eran la interacción social, la creatividad y la documentación, siendo los motivos menos representados el escape y la autopromoción. Ahora bien, mediante un análisis de regresión lineal múltiple se observó que los motivos que predecían una mayor intrusión de Instagram eran la búsqueda de la autopromoción y el escape. Finalmente, se observó que la orientación a la comparación social y la autoestima se asociaban a una mayor intrusión. Nuestro estudio contribuye a la bibliografía sobre el estudio de las redes sociales y, en particular, sobre los factores predictores que explican un uso más problemático de Instagram teniendo en cuenta variables motivacionales y de diferencias individuales. De este modo, se esclarece el conocimiento sobre los procesos subyacentes al uso de Instagram y se introduce el concepto de intrusión en la investigación sobre los usos y gratificaciones de las redes sociales.

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