The Effects of Appearance Schemas and Commentary on Body Image and Eating Disorder Psychopathology

<p>The current study examined whether appearance investment, as well as, frequency and effect of appearance-related commentary predicted overall appearance satisfaction, body satisfaction, and eating disorder psychopathology. Appearance schemas and frequency and effect of both negative and positive shape and weight commentary were shown to be significant predictors of appearance satisfaction. Appearance schemas and effect of negative shape and weight commentary was significantly predictive of body satisfaction and eating disorder psychopathology. The study also examined differences in appearance investment levels among BMI groups, individuals who were overweight and obese had higher appearance investment than their normal weight peers. Future research should further explore the influence of appearance schemas and perceptions of appearance-related commentary on negative outcomes and identify potential areas to target in treatments for body image disturbance.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Year

2016

Author dc:creator

• Hermé, Alyson C.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Herbozo, Sylvia
• Arechiga, Adam L.
• Boyd, Kendal C.
• Mar, Jeffery

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychology
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Body Image - Psychological aspects; Self-perception; Eating Disorders;
• Appearance Satisfaction; Appearance Investment; Appearance Schemas; Eating Disorder Psychopathology

Statement dc:rights

• This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/379

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarsrepository.llu.edu:etd-1377