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Behind the mirror: An exploration of the Tripartite Influence Model among Italian adolescent boys and girls 镜子背后：意大利青少年男孩和女孩三方影响模式的探索

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Body Image Pub Date : 2025-04-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101892

Sara Iannattone , Silvia Cerea , Marco Lauriola , Marta Ghisi , Gioia Bottesi

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Body image among people living with HIV: A systematic review and narrative synthesis 艾滋病毒感染者的身体形象：系统回顾和叙事综合

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Body Image Pub Date : 2025-04-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101880

Katarzyna Drabarek , Marcin Rzeszutek , Cecylia Poncyliusz , Magdalena Michałowska , Ella Guest

{"title":"Body image among people living with HIV: A systematic review and narrative synthesis","authors":"Katarzyna Drabarek , Marcin Rzeszutek , Cecylia Poncyliusz , Magdalena Michałowska , Ella Guest","doi":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101880","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101880","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>The aim of this systematic review was to analyse, synthesise and review existing research on body image among people living with HIV (PLWH). Specifically, the review investigated the relationship of body image with sociodemographic and clinical variables and psychological correlates among PLWH.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A comprehensive literature search was conducted using Web of Science, PsycARTICLES, MedLine, ProQuest and Scopus databases and yielded a total of 699 abstracts. The inclusion criteria encompassed quantitative and peer-reviewed articles published in English devoted to HIV/AIDS adult patients, with validated measurements of body image operationalized explicitly as an outcome variable.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 17 articles were accepted for systematic review and analysis. The quality of the studies was evaluated using STROBE guidelines for observational studies. The findings revealed that body image disturbances are common among PLWH and are influenced by factors such as lipodystrophy, depression, anxiety, self-efficacy in health behaviours, social support, stigma and quality of life. Higher body image disturbance was also linked to poorer adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and increased HIV sexual transmission risk behaviours.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Body image is a crucial aspect of the psychosocial functioning of PLWH. Despite medical advancements, PLWH continue to face significant body image disturbances that impact their quality of life. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies, diverse geographical contexts and interventions aimed at improving body image among this population. Addressing body image concerns through psychosocial support and therapeutic interventions can potentially enhance the overall well-being and health outcomes of PLWH.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48312,"journal":{"name":"Body Image","volume":"53 ","pages":"Article 101880"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143844762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Going beyond appearance: Embodiment throughout adolescence and its associations with identity functioning and eating behaviors 超越外表：整个青春期的化身及其与身份功能和饮食行为的联系

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Body Image Pub Date : 2025-04-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101889

Lore Vankerckhoven , Laurence Claes , Niva Piran , Leni Raemen , Janne Vanderhaegen , Koen Luyckx

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A systematic review and meta-analysis on the temporal relationship between appearance comparisons and body dissatisfaction 关于外貌比较与身体不满意之间时间关系的系统回顾和荟萃分析

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Body Image Pub Date : 2025-04-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101885

Wenn Lynn Ooi , Helen Nasser , Julian Simmons , Isabel Krug

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Prospective relationships of body appreciation and functionality appreciation with body dissatisfaction and psychological quality of life among sexual minority men 性少数男性身体欣赏和功能欣赏与身体不满和心理生活质量的前瞻性关系

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Body Image Pub Date : 2025-04-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101884

Emma Austen, Scott Griffiths

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Positive body talk in mother-daughter dyads 母女关系中积极的身体对话

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Body Image Pub Date : 2025-04-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101887

Amy K. Jordan , Dara R. Musher-Eizenman

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“Mind your figure! Watch, but don’t eat”: A content analysis of eating and appearance-related messages in eating videos on social media “注意你的身材！”看，但不吃”：对社交媒体上吃视频中与吃和外表相关的信息进行的内容分析

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Body Image Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101883

Yu Wu , Eva Kemps , Ivanka Prichard

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Women’s body image experiences in the context of personal training in the UK: A qualitative diary study 英国女性在个人训练背景下的身体形象体验：一项定性日记研究

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Body Image Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101886

Phoebe Gray , Megan Hurst, Thomas Ormerod, Eleanor Miles

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The role of female family members in relation to body image and eating behaviour: A cross-national comparison between Western and Middle-Eastern cultures 女性家庭成员在身体形象和饮食行为中的作用：西方文化与中东文化的跨国比较

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Body Image Pub Date : 2025-03-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101882

Melanie Rebecca Deek , Eva Kemps , Ivanka Prichard

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Body appreciation mediates the association between satisfaction with autistic identity and flourishing in autistic adults 身体欣赏是自闭症成人自闭症身份满意度与蓬勃发展之间关系的中介。

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Body Image Pub Date : 2025-03-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101876

Phaedra Longhurst , Jane E. Aspell , Jennifer Todd , Viren Swami

{"title":"Body appreciation mediates the association between satisfaction with autistic identity and flourishing in autistic adults","authors":"Phaedra Longhurst , Jane E. Aspell , Jennifer Todd , Viren Swami","doi":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101876","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101876","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Underpinned by the neurodiversity paradigm, scholars are increasingly interested in relationships between positive autistic identity (i.e., feeling satisfaction and pride with being autistic) and states of flourishing (i.e., where numerous aspects of a person’s life and well-being are good) in autistic people. However, possible mediational pathways between these constructs remain relatively under-researched. Here, we propose a conceptual model wherein positive autistic identity is associated with flourishing in autistic adults via positive body image. To test this model, we recruited an online sample of 384 autistic adults (189 women, 195 men; <em>M</em> = 34.66 years<em>, SD</em> = 10.77) from the United Kingdom. Participants were asked to complete measures of satisfaction with autistic identity, body appreciation, and flourishing, and provide their demographic information. Structural equation modelling showed that body appreciation mediated the association between satisfaction with autistic identity and flourishing. The mediational triangle remained significantly robust after controlling for participant demographics. Future research should consider promoting positive autistic identity as a means of developing more positive body image and capacities to flourish in autistic adults.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48312,"journal":{"name":"Body Image","volume":"53 ","pages":"Article 101876"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143674754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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