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Self-discrepancy as a mediator in the relationship between adult attachment and body dissatisfaction

Conaway, Rebecca R.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1304014728

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2011, BA, Kent State University, College of Arts and Sciences / Department of Psychological Sciences.
Past research has suggested that adult attachment is associated with body image such that a secure attachment style is related to higher body satisfaction whereas an insecure attachment style is related to lower body satisfaction. However, these findings are inconsistent in the literature. I propose that self-discrepancy, a socially oriented mechanism, may account for a motivation to behave according to others’ standards as a mediator between adult attachment and body dissatisfaction. To test this hypothesis, the present study recruited 53 dyads to answer measures regarding attachment, body dissatisfaction and self-discrepancy. Results showed that attachment style did not associate with body dissatisfaction. Furthermore, self discrepancy was not related to body dissatisfaction. However, analyses revealed a positive relationship between general actual-ideal self-discrepancy and actual-ideal body self-discrepancy. This finding suggests that when discrepancy is present in the self as a whole, there will likely also be discrepancy present in the multiple selves that comprise the general self. Due to certain methodological limitations, the generalizability of the present study’s findings may be hindered.
Janis Crowther, Dr. (Advisor)
Jeffery Ciesla, Dr. (Committee Member)
Manfred VanDulmen, Dr. (Committee Member)
Sarah Newman, Dr. (Committee Member)
52 p.
Psychology
adult attachment; self discrepancy; body dissatisfaction

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  • Conaway, R. R. (2011). Self-discrepancy as a mediator in the relationship between adult attachment and body dissatisfaction [Undergraduate thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1304014728

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Conaway, Rebecca. Self-discrepancy as a mediator in the relationship between adult attachment and body dissatisfaction. 2011. Kent State University, Undergraduate thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1304014728.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Conaway, Rebecca. "Self-discrepancy as a mediator in the relationship between adult attachment and body dissatisfaction." Undergraduate thesis, Kent State University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1304014728

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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