Overconcern with weight and shape is not the same as body dissatisfaction: Evidence from a prospective study of pre-adolescent boys and girls

被引:72
作者
Allen, Karina L. [1 ]
Byrne, Susan M. [1 ,3 ]
McLean, Neil J. [1 ]
Davis, Elizabeth A. [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Western Australia, Sch Psychol, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
[2] Princess Margaret Hosp Children, Dept Endocrinol & Diabet, Subiaco, WA 6008, Australia
[3] Univ Western Australia, Ctr Child Hlth Res, Telethon Inst Child Hlth Res, Subiaco, WA 6008, Australia
关键词
body dissatisfaction; overconcern with weight and shape; body image; dieting; binge eating;
D O I
10.1016/j.bodyim.2008.03.005
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
Overconcern with weight and shape and body dissatisfaction have both emerged as significant predictors of disordered eating. However, it is unclear how these constructs relate to each other, and if each has different antecedents and consequences. This study aimed to identify prospective predictors of each construct and to determine their relative importance in predicting dietary restraint and binge eating. Eight- to 13-year-old boys and girls (N = 259) were assessed at baseline and one-year follow-up, using a range of measures that included the Child Eating Disorder Examination. Psychosocial variables predicted overconcern with weight and shape whilst objective weight predicted body dissatisfaction. Body dissatisfaction and weight and shape concern predicted restraint, and weight and shape concern and restraint predicted binge eating. Findings provide support for the theoretical differences between body dissatisfaction and overconcern with weight and shape, and highlight the importance of focusing on specific body image variables. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:261 / 270
页数:10
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