Global Study Reveals Body Appreciation Trends
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August 5, 2024
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2 min
The study examined body appreciation in women from six countries, finding that Black Nigerian women reported the highest levels of body appreciation, while White Western women reported the lowest. The research highlighted significant cross-cultural differences influenced by sociocultural pressures, and the findings have potential implications for mental health professionals and healthcare providers in promoting body appreciation and addressing sociocultural pressures.
1. Black Nigerian women reported the highest levels of body appreciation, while White Western women reported the lowest. 2. Body appreciation remained stable with age across all countries. 3. Higher internalization of thin and athletic ideals and greater perceived sociocultural pressures were associated with lower body appreciation. 4. The study's findings have potential implications for mental health professionals and healthcare providers. 5. Promoting body appreciation and addressing sociocultural pressures may help reduce the risk of eating disorders, depression, and anxiety across diverse populations.
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