Module 3 Flashcards
(63 cards)
What are common difficulties related to body image?
Common difficulties include body dissatisfaction, excessive concern about weight and/or appearance, and facing weight-related prejudices.
What sociocultural context contributes to body image issues?
The promotion of a slim and athletic body is prevalent in society, often associated with happiness and success.
What percentage of women in Quebec desire to lose weight?
73% of women in Quebec desire to lose weight, regardless of their body status.
What is the primary reason women want to lose weight?
The majority (89%) want to lose weight to improve their appearance rather than for better health (67.1%).
What are the consequences of body image distress?
Body image distress can lead to significant public health issues, including depression and risky eating behaviors.
What is the relationship between weight concern and beauty standards?
Weight concern is directly linked to the promotion of beauty standards that favor a slim and athletic ideal.
What is the process of internalization of appearance ideals?
Internalization is the process by which individuals assimilate ideals and consider them essential for their value in the eyes of others.
What is the collective association of the slim ideal?
The slim ideal is collectively associated with beauty, happiness, and success.
What is insatisfaction corporelle?
Insatisfaction corporelle is the negative subjective evaluation of one’s body.
How does internalization relate to body dissatisfaction in women?
In women, the internalization of thinness ideals fuels body dissatisfaction, as the ideal body is often unattainable.
What effect does exposure to Barbie dolls have on young girls?
Exposure to Barbie dolls increases the level of internalization of appearance ideals in girls aged 5 and 8 compared to a control toy.
What ideal do boys and men tend to internalize?
Boys and men tend to internalize ideals related to an athletic and muscular body.
What does meta-analysis reveal about internalization of appearance ideals?
A meta-analysis shows a strong association between the internalization of appearance ideals and body dissatisfaction, with no gender differences.
What is the relationship between internalization of thinness models and eating disorders?
Positive associations exist between the internalization of thinness models and eating disorder symptoms in young women.
What is a predictor of bulimic symptoms in adolescents?
The internalization of thinness ideals has been identified as a predictor of bulimic symptoms in initially asymptomatic adolescents.
Can internalization of thinness ideals persist during recovery from eating disorders?
Yes, internalization of thinness ideals can persist during recovery and predict an increased risk of relapse.
What role does psychological inflexibility play in eating disorders?
Psychological inflexibility moderates the relationship between internalization of appearance ideals and eating disorders.
How does internalization of appearance ideals affect vulnerability to media images?
Internalization of appearance ideals increases vulnerability to negative effects of stereotypical and unrealistic beauty images in media.
What is the relationship between social media use and internalization of thinness ideals?
Greater use of social media, such as Facebook, is associated with increased internalization of thinness ideals.
Quelle association a été observée entre les fonctionnalités des réseaux sociaux et l’internalisation des idéaux de minceur ?
Les fonctionnalités liées à l’apparence des réseaux sociaux, comme le nombre d’autoportraits publiés et le temps passé à regarder les photos d’amis, avaient une association plus marquée avec l’internalisation des idéaux de minceur que l’utilisation générale des sites de réseaux sociaux.
Quel impact l’exposition à des images de femmes minces sur Instagram a-t-elle sur les femmes ayant internalisé les idéaux de minceur ?
Les femmes ayant fortement internalisé les idéaux de minceur montrent une appréciation de leur corps significativement plus faible après avoir été exposées à ces images, comparativement à celles qui ont peu internalisé ces idéaux.
Qu’ont observé d’autres chercheurs concernant l’internalisation des idéaux de minceur ?
D’autres chercheurs n’ont pas observé d’effet de l’internalisation des idéaux de minceur lors d’une exposition à des images idéalisées de femmes minces ou athlétiques sur Instagram.
Quelles interventions semblent prometteuses pour diminuer l’internalisation des idéaux de minceur ?
Des interventions comme « The Body Project » semblent prometteuses pour diminuer l’internalisation des idéaux de minceur et les symptômes de troubles du comportement alimentaire chez les femmes adultes et adolescentes.
Comment a évolué le standard de beauté féminin au fil du temps ?
Le standard de beauté féminin a évolué, passant d’une forte corpulence valorisée à la Renaissance à un corps féminin mince considéré comme un standard de beauté dans la culture occidentale depuis plusieurs décennies.