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Self-esteem and body image in females

The mediating role of self-compassion and appearance contingent self-worth

Bibliographic Data

ID19429727
AuthorsPeta Stapleton (0000-0001-9916-7481, Bond University, corresponding author), Gabrielle J Crighton (0000-0001-6401-6464, Bond University), Brett Carter (0000-0003-4881-3345, Bond University), Aileen M Pidgeon (0000-0002-4761-4953, Bond University)
Year2017
Volume45
Issue3
Pages238-257
Publication date2017-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Humanistic Psychologist (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0887-3267 • E-ISSN: 1547-3333
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1037/hum0000059
OpenAlexW2587084282
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited44

Body dissatisfaction is a major source of suffering among women of all ages. One factor that has the potential to mitigate body dissatisfaction, as well as promote a positive body image and psychological wellbeing, is self-compassion. This study explored sources of positive and negative body image by investigating the relationship between self-esteem, self-compassion, and appearance contingent self-worth in conceptualizing body image avoidance behaviors. The multiple mediation model assessed the responses of 222 female participants from the general community. Self-compassion and appearance contingent self-worth were both found to partially mediate the relationships between self-esteem and body image avoidance behaviors. The findings are discussed in light of clinical interventions and directions for future research in the body image field

Developmental psychology · Mindfulness · Psychotherapist · Self worth · Self-compassion · Self-concept · Self-esteem · Self-image · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Citations per year0,71
Citation span2019 - 2026 (8)
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