Papies, E. K. and Nicolaije, K. A.H. (2012) Inspiration or deflation? Feeling similar or dissimilar to slim and plus-size models affects self-evaluation of restrained eaters. Body Image, 9(1), pp. 76-85. (doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2011.08.004) (PMID:21962524)
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Abstract
The present studies examined the effect of perceiving images of slim and plus-size models on restrained eaters’ self-evaluation. While previous research has found that such images can lead to either inspiration or deflation, we argue that these inconsistencies can be explained by differences in perceived similarity with the presented model. The results of two studies (ns = 52 and 99) confirmed this and revealed that restrained eaters with high (low) perceived similarity to the model showed more positive (negative) self-evaluations when they viewed a slim model, compared to a plus-size model. In addition, Study 2 showed that inducing in participants a similarities mindset led to more positive self-evaluations after viewing a slim compared to a plus-size model, but only among restrained eaters with a relatively high BMI. These results are discussed in the context of research on social comparison processes and with regard to interventions for protection against the possible detrimental effects of media images.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Papies, Dr Esther |
| Authors: | Papies, E. K., and Nicolaije, K. A.H. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Psychology |
| Journal Name: | Body Image |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 1740-1445 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1873-6807 |
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