Journal
BODY IMAGE
Volume 28, Issue -, Pages 39-43Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.12.001
Keywords
Body image; Gender; Selfies; Self-compassion; Social media
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Factors that promote versus protect against body dissatisfaction remain unclear. Social media may be a risk factor, particularly given ubiquitous engagement among young people, and the pervasive use of selfies. Conversely, self-compassion has received attention as a protective factor against body dissatisfaction. This study examined: (a) the relationships between manipulation of selfies posted online, investment in others' responses to selfies, and body dissatisfaction; and (b) whether self-compassion moderated the relationships between social media variables and body dissatisfaction. Results from 184 Australian men (n = 89) and women (n = 95) suggested that social media variables photo manipulation and investment were associated with greater body dissatisfaction for both genders. Self-compassion did not moderate these relationships. Findings suggest that manipulation and concern about selfies posted may be risk correlates for body dissatisfaction in men and women. Further research is needed to investigate protective factors against body dissatisfaction in an online environment. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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