Implicit Beliefs about Ideal Body Image Predict Body Image Dissatisfaction

Implicit Beliefs about Ideal Body Image Predict Body Image Dissatisfaction

We examined whether implicit measures of actual and ideal body image can be used to predict body dissatisfaction in young female adults. Participants completed two Implicit Relational Assessment Procedures (IRAPs) to examine their implicit beliefs concerning actual (e.g., I am thin) and desired idea...

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Main Authors: Niclas eHeider, Adriaan eSpruyt, Jan eDe Houwer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
body image
IRAP
implicit attitudes
Body Dissatisfaction
implicit beliefs
Body image dissatisfaction
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01402/full

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