Psychological Distress in Women with Fibromyalgia: The Roles of Body Appreciation, Self-Compassion, and Self-Criticism
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DOI: 10.1007/s12529-024-10302-5
Abstract: While past research detected a direct link between symptoms of fibromyalgia (FM) and psychological distress, body appreciation was suggested as a viable mediator of this link. The aim of the present study was to further… read more here.
Keywords: body appreciation; psychological distress; self compassion;
Body appreciation and body dissatisfaction between maltreated and comparison adolescents
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104514
Abstract: Abstract Body image, both positive and negative, is a salient issue in adolescence and can affect mental health as well as mental health can affect body image. Although maltreated youth are known to have serious… read more here.
Keywords: body appreciation; body dissatisfaction; body; appreciation body ... See more keywords
Student opinions of body appreciation week: Openness to alternatives to a weight-centric model of health
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DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2024.2338413
Abstract: Abstract Objective: Body image issues are common among young adult women on college campuses and are correlated with several negative outcomes. Only recently have universities begun to deliver Health at Every Size (HAES) education to… read more here.
Keywords: student; body appreciation; alternatives weight; health ... See more keywords
Associations Between Body Appreciation and Comfort Communicating About Sex: A Brief Report
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DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2016.1255845
Abstract: ABSTRACT Communicating about sex with potential or current sex partners can lead to many positive outcomes, including fewer unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Although body image is related to many sexual health behaviors, the… read more here.
Keywords: communicating sex; body appreciation; sex; body ... See more keywords
Body Appreciation and Contraceptive Use Among College Women: A Brief Report
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DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2016.1259707
Abstract: ABSTRACT Research suggests that body image and sexual behaviors are related, with poor body image associated with risky behaviors and positive body image related to protective behaviors. However, few studies explore the relationships between positive… read more here.
Keywords: contraceptive use; use; body image; body appreciation ... See more keywords
P-539 Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and body image in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
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DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deaf097.845
Abstract: In women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), what patient characteristics are associated with anxiety, depression and reduced body appreciation? Anxiety was associated with obesity and younger age. Both anxiety and depression were associated with hair… read more here.
Keywords: anxiety; body; anxiety depression; body appreciation ... See more keywords
The impact of sexual scripts in brand-generated cannabis social media posts on sex-related cannabis expectancies: Does body appreciation moderate effects?
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DOI: 10.1111/dar.13642
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Cannabis messaging on digital media may include sexualised portrayals. We examined whether exposure to and perceptions of cannabis posts that included sexual objectification impacted two types of sex-related cannabis expectancies-sexual risk and sexual enhancement-and… read more here.
Keywords: body appreciation; cannabis sex; sex; associated increased ... See more keywords
Masculine Norms and Their Associations With Social Anxiety and Body Appreciation Among College Men in the United States.
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DOI: 10.1111/sjop.70012
Abstract: Previous research has identified the link between conformity to masculine norms and negative mental health outcomes. The present study thus examined how conformity to eight distinct masculine norms is associated with social anxiety and body… read more here.
Keywords: body appreciation; social anxiety; masculine norms;
Body Appreciation Matters: The Associations Between Self-Compassion, Body Appreciation, and Disordered Eating Behaviors Among Heterosexual and LGBi+ Emerging Adults in Türkiye.
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DOI: 10.1177/00332941251365879
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Self-compassion has been effective in the prevention and treatment of disordered eating behaviors and body image issues, which are significant public health concerns with potential psychosocial and physical consequences. Furthermore, there remains a substantial… read more here.
Keywords: body appreciation; body; self compassion; disordered eating ... See more keywords
Examining associations between body appreciation and positive well-being among young adults: A cross-sectional analysis
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DOI: 10.1177/13591053251313592
Abstract: Interest in positive body image stems from its contrast with negative body image. Research shows self-compassion and physical activity enhance body appreciation and positive well-being, yet their interaction in young adults is not well understood.… read more here.
Keywords: physical activity; body appreciation; body; positive well ... See more keywords
Exercise addiction and disordered eating in young Lebanese regular sport practitioners: the indirect role of body appreciation and body dysmorphic concerns
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DOI: 10.1186/s40337-025-01269-z
Abstract: Disordered eating, encompassing behaviors like restrictive dieting, binge eating, and purging, is a prevalent issue with significant psychological and physical consequences. Among athletes, it is often exacerbated by sociocultural pressures and performance demands, making it… read more here.
Keywords: body appreciation; body; exercise addiction; disordered eating ... See more keywords