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A Test and Extension of an Acceptance Model of Intuitive Eating with Younger and Older Women

Augustus-Horvath, Casey L.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1216155000

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2008, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Psychology.
An acceptance model of intuitive eating has been empirically supported with traditionally-aged female undergraduates (Avalos and Tylka, 2006). The present study extends this research by testing its tenets with women aged 18-24 (n=307) and women aged 25-79 (n=381). Latent variable structural equation modeling (SEM) with multiple group analysis was used to test model invariance and evaluate the proposed pathways among this model's core constructs (general unconditional acceptance, body acceptance from others, body function, body appreciation, intuitive eating). Findings were consistent for both groups of women. After controlling for body mass, general unconditional acceptance (i.e., perceived social support) directly predicted body appreciation by others. Body appreciation by others predicted body function and body appreciation. Body function, then, predicted body appreciation and intuitive eating. Finally, body appreciation predicted intuitive eating for participants of the present study. Analyses also indicated model invariance. These results replicated and extend findings of Avalos and Tylka (2006), suggesting that the acceptance model extended to women older than traditionally-aged undergraduates; however, the core constructs may be associated at somewhat different strengths for older and younger women.
Nancy Betz, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Tracy Tylka, Ph.D. (Committee Co-Chair)
Don Dell, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Thomas Gregoire, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
133 p.
Psychology
intuitive eating; objectification theory; older women; body appreciation; body acceptance

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  • Augustus-Horvath, C. L. (2008). A Test and Extension of an Acceptance Model of Intuitive Eating with Younger and Older Women [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1216155000

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Augustus-Horvath, Casey. A Test and Extension of an Acceptance Model of Intuitive Eating with Younger and Older Women. 2008. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1216155000.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Augustus-Horvath, Casey. "A Test and Extension of an Acceptance Model of Intuitive Eating with Younger and Older Women." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1216155000

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