| Literature DB >> 28802198 |
Rachel F Rodgers1, Debra L Franko2, Elizabeth Donovan3, Tara Cousineau4, Kayla Yates2, Kayla McGowan4, Elizabeth Cook2, Alice S Lowy2.
Abstract
Self-compassion is thought to protect from body image concerns. However, the mechanisms of this effect remain unclear. This study examined three positive dimensions of self-compassion as moderators of the mediated relationship between perceived overweight status, appearance comparison, and appearance esteem. A sample of 232 youth aged 13-18 years, mean=18.36 (SD=1.5) years, reported on appearance esteem, appearance comparison, perceived weight status, and self-compassion dimensions including self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. Among boys, mindfulness and common humanity moderated the perceived weight status to appearance comparison pathway of the mediation (ps=.01), such that this relationship was weaker among boys with higher levels of these dimensions of self-compassion. These findings were not replicated among girls. None of the self-compassion dimensions moderated the appearance comparison to appearance esteem pathway. Self-compassion dimensions that decrease the focus on the self may protect against body image concerns among boys.Entities:
Keywords: Appearance comparison; Body image; Emerging adults; Perceived weight status; Self-compassion
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Year: 2017 PMID： 28802198 PMCID： PMC5704907 DOI： 10.1016/j.bodyim.2017.07.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Body Image ISSN： 1740-1445