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Understanding the construct of body image to include positive components: a mixed-methods study

Wood-Barcalow, Nichole Lynn

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2006, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Psychology.
Quantitative methods were used to identify women with positive body image and qualitative methods, with a focus on grounded theory, were used to analyze these women's data. Fifteen undergraduate females and five clinical/research experts offered information related to body image via interviews. Assertions emerged regarding women who espouse positive body image: (a) they embraced unique characteristics such as gratitude and self-love, (b) they relied on an encouraging social support network, (c) they identified and critiqued society’s obsession with the female body, (d) they accepted a range of beauty ideals across racial/ethnic heritages, (e) they acknowledged the role of spirituality/religion in relation to body image, (f) they endorsed realistic self-appraisals, and (g) they adhered to healthy lifestyle choices that include intuitive eating/drinking and exercise. A fluid model of body image, including both positive and negative components, was created that emphasizes trait and state levels of this construct. This study adds incremental knowledge associated with positive body image and serves as foundation for future research on this topic.
Pamela Highlen (Advisor)
266 p.

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  • Wood-Barcalow, N. L. (2006). Understanding the construct of body image to include positive components: a mixed-methods study [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1148048556

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Wood-Barcalow, Nichole. Understanding the construct of body image to include positive components: a mixed-methods study. 2006. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1148048556.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Wood-Barcalow, Nichole. "Understanding the construct of body image to include positive components: a mixed-methods study." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1148048556

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)