Religiosity, dimensions of religiosity and objectified body consciousness in Muslim women
Does wearing the hijab matter
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19505075 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Denise Davidson (0000-0003-2280-351X, Loyola University Chicago, corresponding author), Brooke Sawyer (0009-0000-9593-847X, Loyola University Chicago), Ellie Forster (Loyola University Chicago), Nikoo Karbassi (0000-0001-5073-6188, Loyola University Chicago) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-15 |
| Publication date | 2026-06-17 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mental Health Religion & Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1367-4676 • E-ISSN: 1469-9737 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13674676.2025.2560937 |
| OpenAlex | W7165035051 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 37 |
Objectification theory contends that societies often value women on the basis of their physical appearance over other personal characteristics. Consequently, women internalise this objectification, leading to a process of self-objectification and body consciousness that can result in excessive body surveillance and body shame. In the present study, we examined the influence of religiosity, and dimensions of religiosity, on self-objectification in a sample (N = 57) of young Muslim American women. Self-report measures included those previously established as valid measures for this population. Findings showed that women who wore the hijab reported significantly less self-objectification than women who did not wear the hijab. Overall, religiosity and the guidance afforded through one’s religion were significant predictors of lower self-objectification and body surveillance but only in Muslim women wearing the hijab. Connections between wearing the hijab, religiosity and protection against negative body image are discussed
Consciousness · Cultural values · Islam · Objectification · Religiosity · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
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