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“It’s an honor to be in this body”: A Black feminist grounded theory of embodiment through yoga among Black womxn “拥有这个身体是一种荣幸”:黑人女性通过瑜伽体现的黑人女权主义理论。
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Body Image Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101982
Natalie Malone , Kaylee A. Palomino , Trinda L. Penniston , Nancy Adane , Monyae A. Kerney , Candice N. Hargons
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The appearance-related social media consciousness scale-Italian version (ASMCS-I) in young adults and adults 青少年和成人外表相关社交媒体意识量表意大利版(ASMCS-I
IF 5.4 1区 心理学
Body Image Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101969
Cristian Di Gesto , Sara Bocci Benucci , Giulia Rosa Policardo , Anne Julia Maheux
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(Re)connecting mind and body: Efficacy of mindfulness and self-compassion interventions for enhancing body image. A systematic review of randomized trials (再)连接身心:正念和自我同情干预对增强身体形象的效果。随机试验的系统回顾。
IF 5.4 1区 心理学
Body Image Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101974
Alba Gutiérrez-Cabrero, Marian González-García
{"title":"(Re)connecting mind and body: Efficacy of mindfulness and self-compassion interventions for enhancing body image. A systematic review of randomized trials","authors":"Alba Gutiérrez-Cabrero,&nbsp;Marian González-García","doi":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101974","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101974","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Evidence suggests that first- and second-generation mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can improve body image concerns in adolescents and adults. However, a systematic review of such interventions is lacking. The aim of this study is to synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of both first- and second-generation MBIs in reducing negative body image and enhancing positive body image. Database searches were conducted in PubMed, CoChrane, Proquest Thesis &amp; Dissertations and ScienceDirect up to August 2025, identifying 3394 records. After screening, 43 studies met eligibility criteria (n = 7979) and were evaluated for methodological quality following PRISMA guidelines. Of them, 16 (37.2 %) evaluated first-generation MBIs, while the remaining 27 studies (55.8 %) examined second-generation MBIs, with self-compassion being the most commonly used intervention. Only one study used both generations. Both first- and second-generation interventions demonstrated moderate to large effect sizes in most studies, with 94 % reporting significant improvements in at least one body image outcome. The methodological quality, assessed using the JBI tool, was rated as having either low risk of bias or some concerns in nearly 70 % of the studies. These findings highlight the global efficacy of MBIs for reducing negative body image and improving positive body image, while also underscoring the need for future research to employ more methodologically rigorous designs, multidimensional outcome measures, and greater inclusion of diverse sex, gender, and ethnic groups.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48312,"journal":{"name":"Body Image","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101974"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253312","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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Explaining the associations between adverse childhood experiences and body dissatisfaction through the lens of appearance stigma 从外貌耻辱感的角度解释童年不良经历与身体不满意之间的关系
IF 5.4 1区 心理学
Body Image Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101993
Christina M. Gaggiano , Siyu Wang , Wesley R. Barnhart , Feng Ji , Jinbo He
{"title":"Explaining the associations between adverse childhood experiences and body dissatisfaction through the lens of appearance stigma","authors":"Christina M. Gaggiano ,&nbsp;Siyu Wang ,&nbsp;Wesley R. Barnhart ,&nbsp;Feng Ji ,&nbsp;Jinbo He","doi":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101993","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101993","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Empirical research evidence suggests an association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and body dissatisfaction. However, prior research predominantly focused on body fat dissatisfaction, with limited research on muscularity dissatisfaction. Also, limited research has clarified potential pathways between ACEs and body dissatisfaction. To fill these gaps, we examined the relationship between ACEs and both body fat and muscularity dissatisfaction and proposed a theoretical model from the lens of appearance stigma where the experienced (i.e., weight and muscularity teasing) and internalized (i.e., weight and muscularity bias internalization) appearance stigma act as potential pathways. Data were collected online from 800 Chinese adults (<em>n</em><sub>women</sub> = 400, <em>n</em><sub>men</sub> = 400). Bivariate correlation analyses and structural equation modeling (SEM) were conducted separately by gender. Results showed significant positive correlations between ACEs and both body fat and muscularity dissatisfaction in men and women (<em>r</em>s = .24–.30, <em>p</em>s &lt; .001). The proposed model could fully explain the relationships between ACEs and body dissatisfaction for both genders. Specifically, ACEs were associated with higher experienced and internalized appearance stigma, which, in turn, were related to higher body fat and muscularity dissatisfaction. Findings underscore the potential importance of targeting both experienced and internalized appearance stigma to mitigate the potential impact of ACEs on body dissatisfaction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48312,"journal":{"name":"Body Image","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101993"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145415968","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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Assessment and adaptation of the model of gratitude, body appreciation, and intuitive eating among Brazilian women 巴西女性感恩、身体欣赏和直觉饮食模式的评估与适应
IF 5.4 1区 心理学
Body Image Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101988
Tassiana Aparecida Hudson , Pedro Henrique Berbert de Carvalho , Ana Carolina Soares Amaral , Maria Elisa Caputo Ferreira
{"title":"Assessment and adaptation of the model of gratitude, body appreciation, and intuitive eating among Brazilian women","authors":"Tassiana Aparecida Hudson ,&nbsp;Pedro Henrique Berbert de Carvalho ,&nbsp;Ana Carolina Soares Amaral ,&nbsp;Maria Elisa Caputo Ferreira","doi":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101988","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101988","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The body gratitude and appreciation model suggests that women who experience gratitude tend to have greater body appreciation and engage in more intuitive eating. This relationship is mediated by a lower investment of their self-worth in appearance and others’ approval, as well as a reduced tendency to compare their bodies and food choices. Given the limited theoretical research on the development of positive body image among the Brazilian population, this study tested this model using structural equation modeling with a sample of 2136 Brazilian university women aged 18–35 years. The model demonstrated a good fit to the data, with all paths being significant. Mediation analyses indicated that gratitude was indirectly associated with body appreciation and intuitive eating through reduced investment in appearance and others’ approval, and lower levels of body and eating comparison. Notably, the majority of gratitude's effect on body appreciation was direct, accounting for 72.72 % of the total effect. These findings underscore the central role of body appreciation in the model and offer a theoretical foundation for future research focused on promoting positive body image in this population.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48312,"journal":{"name":"Body Image","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101988"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145415969","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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Beyond appearance: Cultural and psychometric validation of the Thai broad conceptualization of beauty scale using bifactor ESEM 超越外表:泰国人使用双因素ESEM对美的广泛概念的文化和心理测量验证
IF 5.4 1区 心理学
Body Image Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101964
Kamonkan Jinchang, Prapimpa Jarunratanakul
{"title":"Beyond appearance: Cultural and psychometric validation of the Thai broad conceptualization of beauty scale using bifactor ESEM","authors":"Kamonkan Jinchang,&nbsp;Prapimpa Jarunratanakul","doi":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101964","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101964","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Expanding conceptualizations of beauty can promote positive body image and reduce appearance-related concerns. In collectivist cultures, beauty is often perceived through both appearance and inner or social qualities. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Thai version of the Broad Conceptualization of Beauty Scale (TH-BCBS), a culturally adapted measure reflecting Thai women’s inclusive beauty beliefs. The original measure (Tylka &amp; Iannantuono, 2016) was translated and expanded to include dimensions relevant to the Thai context. A sample of 441 Thai female undergraduates completed the revised scale and other related measures. Exploratory factor analysis supported a three-factor model representing physical beauty, intrapersonal characteristics, and interpersonal characteristics. Results from an exploratory structural equation modeling revealed a well-defined general factor and a specific factor for interpersonal characteristics, despite the weaker representations of the other two. For predictive validity, the general factor predicted both body areas satisfaction and appearance evaluation. The physical beauty factor inversely predicted the drive for thinness. Convergent validity was supported by negative associations between physical beauty, thin-ideal internalization, and appearance comparison. The lack of association between body mass index and the TH-BCBS further supported the scale’s discriminant validity. Overall, the TH-BCBS is a reliable and culturally grounded instrument for assessing multidimensional beauty beliefs among Thai women, with implications for future positive body image research and interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48312,"journal":{"name":"Body Image","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101964"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145027017","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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Corrigendum to “On liking how you look and feeling sexy: Quantifying the overlap between sexual desirability and body satisfaction in a sample of Australian Grindr users” [Body Image 48 (2024) 101676] “喜欢自己的外表和感觉性感:量化澳大利亚Grindr用户的性欲望和身体满意度之间的重叠”的勘误表[body Image 48 (2024) 101676]
IF 5.4 1区 心理学
Body Image Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101987
Wesley Grey, Emily A. Harris, Elise K. Kalokerinos, Scott Griffiths
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Self-objectification is (Still) gendered: A meta-analysis across measures and societal contexts 自我物化是(仍然)性别化的:一项跨测量和社会背景的元分析
IF 5.4 1区 心理学
Body Image Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101972
Yujiao Guo , Lijuan Xiao , Junhua Dang , Baolin Li
{"title":"Self-objectification is (Still) gendered: A meta-analysis across measures and societal contexts","authors":"Yujiao Guo ,&nbsp;Lijuan Xiao ,&nbsp;Junhua Dang ,&nbsp;Baolin Li","doi":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101972","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101972","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Is self-objectification still a gendered experience in contemporary societies? To address this question, we conducted a three-level meta-analysis of 158 effect sizes from 78 studies involving 74,216 participants across 16 countries. Results revealed a robust gender difference (<em>d</em> = 0.35), with women consistently reporting higher self-objectification than men. This difference was significantly moderated by both measurement type and societal gender equality. Body surveillance measures yielded the largest gender gaps, and—paradoxically—gender differences were more pronounced in countries with higher gender equality, supporting the gender-equality paradox. Conversely, cultural orientation (collectivism), sample age, and publication year did not significantly moderate the effect in multivariate models. These findings suggest that self-objectification remains deeply gendered—and that sociocultural progress may, in some contexts, amplify rather than reduce appearance-based disparities. We highlight the need for more gender-sensitive measurement tools and culturally grounded theoretical frameworks to better understand how self-objectification operates across diverse social environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48312,"journal":{"name":"Body Image","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101972"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145220465","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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Effects of gay community stress on self-objectification and psychological distress among sexual minority men: Intraminority differences by sexual orientation, gender expression, body size, and socioeconomic status 同性恋群体压力对性少数男性自我物化和心理困扰的影响:性取向、性别表达、体型和社会经济地位的少数群体差异
IF 5.4 1区 心理学
Body Image Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101954
Randolph C.H. Chan , Yiu Tung Suen , Eliz Miu Yin Wong
{"title":"Effects of gay community stress on self-objectification and psychological distress among sexual minority men: Intraminority differences by sexual orientation, gender expression, body size, and socioeconomic status","authors":"Randolph C.H. Chan ,&nbsp;Yiu Tung Suen ,&nbsp;Eliz Miu Yin Wong","doi":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101954","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101954","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Engaging in the gay community provides support and affirmation, but it is often overlooked that some sexual minority men may experience stress from status-based competition within the mainstream gay community. These pressures are more prevalent among sexual minority men with lower social and sexual status, who are frequently devalued and excluded by other members of the community. Such experiences can be more psychologically impactful than rejection by mainstream society. This study investigated the relationship between gay community stress and psychological distress among sexual minority men and examined the mediating role of self-objectification. The sample consisted of 626 cisgender sexual minority men from Hong Kong. The results showed that gay community stress, particularly related to perceptions of the community’s focus on sex and social competition, was associated with reduced self-esteem and increased depression and anxiety symptoms. Self-objectification, manifesting through body surveillance and shame, mediated the relationship between gay community stress and psychological distress. Additionally, group comparisons revealed that feminine-presenting, larger-bodied, and lower-income men reported higher stress levels. The association between gay community stress and psychological distress was particularly pronounced among bisexual and pansexual men, those with lower masculinity, and those with higher BMI. This study provides crucial insights for developing targeted mental health interventions and gay community organizing strategies. Our findings call for a transformative approach to building more inclusive gay communities that embrace diversity in gender expression and body size, while actively mitigating the harmful effects of gay community stress experienced by sexual minority men with multiple marginalized identities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48312,"journal":{"name":"Body Image","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101954"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145004689","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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"Beauty knows no bounds": Exploring the influence of body size and content focus on women's body positivity “美无疆界”:探索体型和内容对女性身体积极性的影响。
IF 5.4 1区 心理学
Body Image Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101985
Weixi Zeng , Junyi Chen , Yi-Xin Zhou , Nainan Wen
{"title":"\"Beauty knows no bounds\": Exploring the influence of body size and content focus on women's body positivity","authors":"Weixi Zeng ,&nbsp;Junyi Chen ,&nbsp;Yi-Xin Zhou ,&nbsp;Nainan Wen","doi":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101985","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101985","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Body positivity is a movement that promotes acceptance and appreciation of all body types. While previous research has explored the role of different model body types in promoting body positivity, there is no clear consensus on whether average-sized or plus-sized models would generate more positive outcomes. Moreover, most studies have focused on Western populations, leaving a gap in understanding within non-Western contexts. Average-sized models are often associated with assimilation effects, whereas plus-sized models are linked to downward comparison effects. Firstly, this study compared the influence of average-sized versus plus-sized models on body appreciation. Secondly, it also investigated how content focus—either aesthetic or functionality-based—influences body appreciation, and whether body size and content focus interact. Finally, the study explored the moderating role of self-esteem in shaping women's responses to model body size and content focus. Based on a 2 (average vs. plus-sized model) × 2 (aesthetic vs. functionality-focused content) experiment with 354 Chinese women (<em>M</em><sub><em>age</em></sub> = 31.68, <em>M</em><sub><em>BMI</em></sub> = 21.46), the findings showed that plus-sized models led to higher levels of body appreciation. Although content focus alone did not yield significant differences, an interaction effect emerged: plus-sized models paired with aesthetic-focused content led to greater body appreciation than the same content presented with average-sized models. Additionally, the study revealed a moderating effect of self-esteem on women's preferences for models and content. Women with high self-esteem preferred average-sized models and aesthetic-focused content, while those with low self-esteem favored plus-sized models and functionality-focused content. These findings have practical implications for promoting positive body image among women.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48312,"journal":{"name":"Body Image","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101985"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145304012","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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