Effects of viewing body positive quotes on body satisfaction, appreciation and self- objectification

Taylor, Jenna, ROSE, Sarah and OWEN, Alison (2023) Effects of viewing body positive quotes on body satisfaction, appreciation and self- objectification. Psychological Studies. ISSN 0974-9861 (In Press)

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The objective of this research was to investigate the effects of viewing body positive quotes on body satisfaction, body appreciation and self-objectification, in comparison with viewing body positive images or neutral stimulus amongst young women. A total of 179 participants took part in this current research, all of whom identified as female, aged 18-30. Participants were randomly assigned to view body positive images (and captions), body positive quotes or neutral stimulus (nature scenes) and completed pre- and post-measurements of body satisfaction, body appreciation and self-objectification. Results found that post-exposure state body satisfaction significantly increased in all groups, although there was not a significant difference in the magnitude of the increase between those who viewed body positive images, quotes or neutral stimulus. There was a significant increase in body appreciation post exposure, and participants exposed to body positive images or quotes had a significant increase in body appreciation post exposure, with increases significantly higher than those exposed to neutral content. Lastly, results suggest that no significant differences were ascertained in post-exposure self-objectification between those who viewed body positive images, quotes or neutral stimulus. Interpretations and implications are discussed.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Body image; Body positivity; Body appreciation; Self-objectification; Social media
Faculty:	School of Life Sciences and Education > Psychology and Counselling
Depositing User:	Alison OWEN
Date Deposited:	11 Jul 2023 13:48
Last Modified:	12 Jul 2023 04:30
URI:	https://eprints.staffs.ac.uk/id/eprint/7821

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