| Literature DB >> 29349593 |
Rachel F Rodgers1,2, Elizabeth Donovan3,4, Tara Cousineau3, Kayla Yates5, Kayla McGowan3, Elizabeth Cook5, Alice S Lowy5, Debra L Franko5.
Abstract
Mobile interventions promoting positive body image are lacking. This study presents a randomized controlled evaluation of BodiMojo, a mobile application (app) intervention grounded in self-compassion to promote positive body image. A sample of 274 adolescents, mean (SD) age = 18.36 (1.34) years, 74% female, were allocated to a control group or used BodiMojo for 6 weeks. Appearance esteem, body image flexibility, appearance comparison, mood, and self-compassion were assessed at baseline, 6, and 12 weeks. Significant time by group interactions emerged for appearance esteem and self-compassion, with appearance esteem and self-compassion increasing in the intervention relative to the control group. These findings provide preliminary support for BodiMojo, a cost-effective mobile app for positive body image.Entities:
Keywords: Adolescents; Body image; Mobile technology; Prevention; Self-compassion
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29349593 DOI: 10.1007/s10964-017-0804-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Youth Adolesc ISSN: 0047-2891