Family Communication and Body Dissatisfaction among Young Adult Females

Mediating Effects of Social Competence

Bibliographic Data

ID12755338
AuthorsEmiko Taniguchi-Dorios (0000-0001-8375-5027, The University of Texas at Austin, corresponding author), C M Thompson (0000-0002-5946-7153, Ohio University)
Year2015
Volume15
Issue4
Pages410-427
Publication date2015-10-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Family Communication (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1526-7431 • E-ISSN: 1532-7698
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15267431.2015.1076823
OpenAlexW1952694618
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited60

Although the link between family-of-origin environments and body dissatisfaction among daughters is well-documented, the mechanisms through which family factors influence daughters’ body image concerns have been relatively unexplored. To address this gap, we examine the association between parental communication and young adult females’ body dissatisfaction as mediated by social competence. Female college students (N = 375; M age = 20.19) participated in an online survey which asked them to assess their perception of their mothers’ and fathers’ family communication patterns (FCPs). The hypothesized model was partially supported. Mothers’ conversation orientation was positively associated with females’ social competence, which, in turn, was negatively related to their body dissatisfaction. Results also revealed an interaction effect between mothers’ conversation and conformity orientations. Fathers’ conversation orientation was negatively and directly related to females’ body dissatisfaction. Implications of the findings are discussed

Competence (human resources · Conformity · Conversation · Developmental psychology · Perception · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies · Communication · Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Psychology · Social Psychology

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