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Correlates of body dissatisfaction and eating disorder symptoms in transgender and gender diverse populations: A systematic review 跨性别和性别多样化人群中身体不满与饮食失调症状的相关性：一项系统综述

IF 5.4 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Body Image

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.102029

Katherine Laveway , Rachel F. Rodgers , James Spagnolo , Rosie Uyar , Joshua Marmara , Joe R. Doley

Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people face disproportionately high risk for body image concerns and disordered eating/eating disorders. However, strong explanatory models that integrate risk and protective factors specific to this population remain limited. This study addressed this gap through a systematic review of literature on body image concerns and disordered eating among TGD people. A systematic search identified 79 studies, with sample sizes ranging from single case studies to 3388 participants. Factors examined were grouped into sociocultural influences, stigma and discrimination, gender dysphoria, and demographic and psychological characteristics. Narrative synthesis revealed that stigma and discrimination were consistently associated with greater body image concerns and disordered eating symptoms, while gender dysphoria was similarly linked to poorer outcomes. Associations with sociocultural factors were robust for disordered eating but less consistent for body image concerns, and findings for demographic and psychological factors were mixed. Together, these findings underscore the importance of incorporating multiple levels of influence into explanatory models for body image concerns and disordered eating/eating disorders in TGD populations and highlight the need for future research that includes protective factors, validated measures for TGD individuals, and more diverse samples across geographic, demographic, and economic contexts.

跨性别和性别多样化（TGD）的人面临着不成比例的身体形象担忧和饮食失调/饮食失调的高风险。然而，结合这一人群特有的风险和保护因素的强有力的解释模型仍然有限。本研究通过对TGD患者身体形象担忧和饮食失调的文献进行系统回顾，解决了这一差距。系统搜索确定了79项研究，样本量从单个案例研究到3388名参与者不等。研究的因素分为社会文化影响、污名和歧视、性别焦虑以及人口和心理特征。叙事综合表明，耻辱和歧视始终与更大的身体形象担忧和饮食失调症状有关，而性别不安同样与较差的结果有关。饮食失调与社会文化因素的关联很强，但与身体形象的关系不太一致，人口统计学和心理因素的研究结果则好坏参半。总之，这些发现强调了将多个层面的影响纳入TGD人群身体形象担忧和饮食失调/饮食失调的解释模型的重要性，并强调了未来研究的必要性，包括保护因素，TGD个体的有效措施，以及跨地理，人口和经济背景的更多样化的样本。

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Measurement invariance and differential item functioning of the Functionality Appreciation Scale (FAS) in five latin american nations 拉丁美洲五国功能欣赏量表（FAS）的测量不变性与差异项目功能

IF 5.4 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Body Image

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102032

Moisés Mebarak , Christophe Maïano , Juan Mendoza , Vicente Chirullo , Ana Maria Chamorro Coneo , Emilio J. Compte , Verónica Cruz-Licea , Vanesa C. Góngora , Carlos Henríquez , Martha Martínez-Banfi , Dania L. Mejía Rodriguez , Isabella Pescetto , Hugo Selma , Lynda G. Boothroyd , Tracey Thornborrow , Jennifer Todd , Viren Swami

The Functionality Appreciation Scale (FAS) is increasingly used within diverse national and linguistic contexts, but assessments of its functioning across groups remains limited. To extend knowledge, we examined measurement invariance of the FAS across five Latin American nations (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay), with 1861 respondents. We also assessed differential item functioning (DIF) across respondent characteristics, as well as associations between functionality appreciation and life satisfaction. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a unidimensional structure of the FAS in all national groups, but constraints on a small number of intercepts and uniquenesses had to be relaxed to achieve partial invariance. Likewise, respondent gender, age, and body mass index (BMI) differentially affected some item functioning across national groups, but relaxing constraints on non-invariant paths allowed us to achieve partial DIF. There were no differences in latent functionality appreciation across nations, while men, older participants, and those with lower BMIs had higher functionality appreciation in all national groups. Finally, greater functionality appreciation was robustly associated with higher life satisfaction, with the association being invariant across nations. Further research should assess reasons for non-invariance of some items of the FAS in Latin America, ideally through the use of follow-up qualitative research.

功能欣赏量表（FAS）越来越多地用于不同的国家和语言背景，但对其跨群体功能的评估仍然有限。为了扩展知识，我们研究了五个拉丁美洲国家（阿根廷、智利、哥伦比亚、墨西哥、乌拉圭）的FAS测量不变性，调查了1861名受访者。我们还评估了被调查者特征之间的差异项目功能（DIF），以及功能欣赏与生活满意度之间的关系。验证性因子分析支持所有国家群体中FAS的单维结构，但必须放宽对少数截点和独特性的限制，以实现部分不变性。同样，被调查者的性别、年龄和身体质量指数（BMI）对不同国家群体的某些项目功能有不同的影响，但放宽对非不变路径的限制使我们能够实现部分DIF。不同国家的潜在功能欣赏没有差异，而男性、年龄较大的参与者和bmi较低的参与者在所有国家群体中都有较高的功能欣赏。最后，更大的功能欣赏与更高的生活满意度密切相关，这种关联在各个国家都是不变的。进一步的研究应评估拉丁美洲FAS某些项目不不变的原因，最好是通过使用后续定性研究。

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In the mirror: Functional appreciated bodies (IM FAB). Testing an easily disseminable body dissatisfaction micro-intervention 镜中：功能性欣赏体（IM FAB）。测试一个容易传播的身体不满微干预

IF 5.4 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Body Image

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.102024

Kayla Costello , Kristin N. Javaras , Julia M. Brooks , Drew A. Anderson , D. Catherine Walker

Body functionality refers to a focus on what the body can do. Mirror exposure (ME) involves systematically looking at oneself in the mirror. Body functionality and ME interventions improve body image. In the Mirror: Functional Appreciated Bodies (IM FAB) is a digitally-deliverable micro-intervention that incorporates body functionality and ME. The current study adds to previous work by rigorously examining key body image outcomes with a randomized control study design with three groups. The present study compared 3-week (1) functionality-based ME and functionality-based text prompts (“Functionality”), to (2) non-functionality-based ME and non-body related gratitude text prompts (“Active Comparator”) or (3) self-report measures only (“Assessment Only”). Measures of body image, eating disorder symptoms, body checking, body image avoidance, body appreciation and functional appreciation were administered at baseline (T1), post-intervention (T2), one- (T3) and four-month (T4) follow-ups. Analyses included 287 female-identifying undergraduates at two institutions with M(SD)_AGE = 19.8(1.4) years. Using multilevel modeling, the Functionality condition demonstrated significant improvements relative to the Active Comparator condition in functionality appreciation at T2 (β = -0.38) and T4 (β = -0.24), body appreciation at T2 (β = -0.28), and eating disorder symptoms at T2 (β = 3.80). Further, the Functionality condition exhibited significant improvements compared to the Assessment Only condition in functional appreciation at T2 (β = -0.28), appearance evaluation at T3 (β = -0.21) and T4 (β = -0.21), and body checking at T3 (β = 5.54). No other comparisons were consistently significantly different. The functionality-focused ME in this study may improve positive body image.

身体功能指的是关注身体能做什么。照镜子（ME）是指系统地照镜子。身体功能和ME干预改善身体形象。在镜子里：功能性欣赏身体（IM FAB）是一种可数字化交付的微干预，结合了身体功能和ME。目前的研究在之前的工作的基础上，通过三组随机对照研究设计严格检查了关键的身体形象结果。本研究比较了为期3周的(1)基于功能的ME和基于功能的文本提示（“功能”），(2)非基于功能的ME和与身体无关的感恩文本提示（“积极比较者”）或(3)仅自我报告测量（“仅评估”）。在基线（T1）、干预后（T2）、1个月（T3）和4个月（T4）随访时，对身体形象、饮食失调症状、身体检查、身体形象回避、身体欣赏和功能欣赏进行测量。分析纳入两所院校287名年龄M(SD) = 19.8（1.4）岁的女性本科生。采用多水平模型，功能状况在T2 （β = -0.38）和T4 （β = -0.24）、T2 （β = -0.28）和T2 （β = 3.80）饮食失调症状方面相对于Active Comparator条件有显著改善。此外，与仅评估组相比，功能组在T2时的功能评价（β = -0.28）、T3时的外观评价（β = -0.21）和T4时的外观评价（β = -0.21）以及T3时的身体检查（β = 5.54）均有显著改善。其他比较均无显著差异。本研究中以功能为中心的ME可以改善积极的身体形象。

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Factor analysis and psychometric properties of the Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2) in transgender and gender diverse people from Western countries 西方跨性别及性别多元化人群身体欣赏量表-2 （BAS-2）的因素分析及心理测量特征

IF 5.4 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Body Image

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.102026

Elaine Yuling Hu Guan , Ash Williams , Joe R. Doley

The Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2) is a measure of positive body image that has been validated across diverse demographic groups. Despite increased interest in positive body image among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people, the scale has not been validated within this group, which includes transgender men, transgender women, and a diverse group of non-binary people. This study sought to examine the psychometric properties of the BAS-2 in TGD people. A total of 173 transgender men (aged 18–74 years), 106 transgender women (aged 18–73 years), and 163 non-binary and gender diverse people (aged 18–62 years) from Western countries completed an online survey that included the BAS-2 as well as self-reported measures of body dissatisfaction, gender dysphoria, transgender congruence, self-esteem, and impression management. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the BAS-2 generated a unidimensional construct in transgender men, women, and non-binary/gender diverse people. Construct validity was supported in each of the gender groups, and measurement invariance tests suggested the BAS-2 functioned in the same way across transgender men and women. The BAS-2 also demonstrated excellent internal consistency in each of the three groups. This study revealed that the BAS-2 is a reliable and valid measure to evaluate body appreciation among TGD people and provided a nuanced understanding of the measure’s structure in diverse genders.

身体欣赏量表-2 （BAS-2）是一种衡量积极身体形象的方法，已在不同的人口群体中得到验证。尽管变性人和变性人（TGD）对积极的身体形象越来越感兴趣，但该量表尚未在这一群体中得到验证，这一群体包括变性男性、变性女性和不同的非二元人群。本研究旨在检测TGD患者的BAS-2的心理测量特性。来自西方国家的173名跨性别男性（18-74岁）、106名跨性别女性（18-73岁）和163名非二元性别和跨性别人群（18-62岁）完成了一项在线调查，包括BAS-2以及自我报告的身体不满、性别不安、跨性别一致性、自尊和印象管理。验证性因子分析显示，跨性别男性、女性和非二元/性别多样化人群的BAS-2产生单维结构。结构效度在每个性别组中都得到支持，测量不变性检验表明BAS-2在跨性别男性和女性中以相同的方式发挥作用。在三组中，BAS-2也表现出良好的内部一致性。本研究揭示了BAS-2是评估TGD人群身体欣赏的可靠和有效的测量方法，并提供了对不同性别的测量结构的细致理解。

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The Body Acceptance by Others Scale-2: An examination of its psychometric properties in a French-Canadian adult sample 他人身体接纳量表-2：法裔加拿大成人样本的心理测量特征研究

IF 5.4 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Body Image

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102045

Christophe Maïano , Viren Swami , Tracy L. Tylka , Annie Aimé

The 13-item Body Acceptance by Others Scale-2 (BAOS-2) is an instrument designed to measure generalised perceptions of body acceptance by others. Here, we examined the psychometric properties of a novel French translation of the BAOS-2. A total of 763 French-speaking adults from Canada were asked to complete the BAOS-2, alongside additional validated measures of positive body image, psychological well-being, and eating patterns. Exploratory factor analysis in a first split-half subsample (n = 382) indicated that a unidimensional model with all 13 items had good fit to the data. This model was cross-validated in a second split-half subsample (n = 381) using confirmatory factor analysis. A partial factors-only model indicated, as a function of subsamples, that the French BAOS-2 has differential item functioning based on respondent age, body mass index (BMI), and gender identity (men, women). In addition, higher respondent BMI was associated with lower body acceptance in both subsamples. Our results also supported convergent and concurrent validity of the French BAOS-2, with body acceptance by others associated with greater body appreciation and psychological well-being, as well as lower symptoms of maladaptive eating patterns. The present results indicate that the French BAOS-2 has strong psychometric properties in French-speaking Canadian adults.

包含13个条目的他人身体接受度量表-2 （BAOS-2）是一种测量他人对身体接受度的总体认知的工具。在这里，我们研究了一个新颖的法语翻译的BAOS-2的心理测量特性。来自加拿大的763名讲法语的成年人被要求完成BAOS-2，以及其他有效的身体形象、心理健康和饮食模式的测量。探索性因子分析在第一个分半子样本（n = 382）表明，一维模型与所有13个项目有很好的拟合数据。采用验证性因子分析，在第二个分半子样本（n = 381）中对该模型进行了交叉验证。仅部分因子模型表明，作为子样本的函数，法国BAOS-2具有基于被调查者年龄、体重指数（BMI）和性别认同（男性、女性）的差异项目功能。此外，在两个子样本中，较高的被调查者BMI与较低的身体接受度有关。我们的研究结果也支持了法国BAOS-2的收敛效度和并发效度，他人对身体的接受与更大的身体欣赏和心理健康以及更低的不适应饮食模式症状有关。结果表明法语BAOS-2在加拿大法语区成年人中具有较强的心理测量特性。

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Changes in weight talk and links with body satisfaction across adolescence and young adulthood 青春期和青年期体重变化与身体满意度的关系。

IF 5.4 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Body Image

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.102017

Anna K. Hochgraf , Kayla Johnson , Annie Youngblood , Kaitlyn Adams , Katie Loth , Dianne Neumark-Sztainer

The purpose of this study was to illuminate the developmental trajectories of weight talk (i.e., encouragement to diet) from parents and romantic partners and the developmental timing of weight talk as a risk factor for body satisfaction across adolescence and young adulthood. Participants were 994 individuals (53.1 % female; 34.9 % White, 27.2 % Black, 20.9 % Asian, 11.7 % multiracial) enrolled in a longitudinal cohort study in the U.S. (T1 M age = 14.4 years; T3 M age = 27.6 years). Multilevel tobit regression was used to examine trajectories of weight talk across development. Time-varying effect modeling (TVEM) was used to chart changes in the association between weight talk and body satisfaction as a function of age. Tobit results indicated negative, linear growth curves for weight talk from mothers (γ = −0.06, p < .001), fathers (γ = −0.10, p < .001), and romantic partners (γ = −0.11, p < .001). TVEM results indicated that the associations between weight talk and body satisfaction were negative and significant for mothers between ages 12.0–30.0 years, fathers between ages 14.7–23.1 years, and romantic partners between ages 19.7–25.2, and 27.6–30.0 years. Findings indicate that weight talk from parents and romantic partners decreases across adolescence and young adulthood; yet the impact of weight talk on body satisfaction does not necessarily decrease. Parent and romantic partner weight talk vary in their relevance to body satisfaction across adolescence and young adulthood. Findings have implications for theory and prevention of body image concerns.

本研究的目的是阐明来自父母和恋人的体重谈话（即鼓励节食）的发展轨迹，以及体重谈话的发展时机作为青春期和青年期身体满意度的风险因素。参与者为994人（53.1 %女性，34.9 %白人，27.2 %黑人，20.9 %亚洲人，11.7 %多种族），参加了美国的纵向队列研究（T1 M年龄= 14.4岁，T3 M年龄= 27.6岁）。采用多水平tobit回归来检验发育过程中体重变化的轨迹。使用时变效应模型（TVEM）来绘制体重、谈话和身体满意度之间随年龄变化的关系图。Tobit结果显示，母亲体重谈话呈负线性增长曲线(γ = -0.06, p

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Enough is Enough: Development of the Enough is Enough Scale and a program to increase Enough is Enough among women with a negative body image 够了就是够了：发展够了就是够了的规模和一个计划，以增加够了就是够了的女性有负面的身体形象。

IF 5.4 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Body Image

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101967

Jessica M. Alleva , Lara C. Mangel , Greta Zigmantaitè , Niva Piran , René Tanious , Mara Mayer , Lisanne van Lil , Madelon L. Peters , Tracy L. Tylka

Enough is Enough (EIE) is characterized by feeling fed up with negative body image and feeling determined to change one’s body image, and may play a crucial role in the transition from a negative body image toward a predominantly positive body image. Study 1 aimed to develop a quantitative measure of EIE. Based on data collected among 552 adults (18–69 years) across two samples, the 3-item EIE Scale demonstrated a unidimensional factor structure and good psychometric properties. Study 2 adopted a single case experimental design, and aimed to develop a program to increase EIE among five women who identified as having a negative body image. The findings support that the EIE program led to increased EIE, with medium-to-large effects. While the research line focused on EIE, as part of this, we also sought to understand its relationship with participants’ readiness to change, or stage of change (SOC), and whether the EIE program would lead to increased SOC and positive body image. Study 1 showed that EIE is positively associated with SOC, and EIE predicted SOC beyond the variance accounted for by body image (related) variables. Study 2 showed that the EIE program led to increased SOC and positive body image, with small-to-medium effects. Some participants experienced increased EIE but not SOC (and vice versa), pointing to differences between constructs. Understanding how to initiate EIE may increase the number of individuals with negative body image who are open to change and the chances of existing body image interventions being effective.

Enough is Enough （EIE）的特征是对消极的身体形象感到厌倦，并决心改变自己的身体形象，这可能在从消极的身体形象向主要的积极的身体形象过渡中起着至关重要的作用。研究1旨在建立EIE的定量测量方法。基于两个样本552名18-69岁成人的数据，3项eee量表显示出单维因子结构和良好的心理测量特性。研究2采用单例实验设计，旨在制定一个计划，以提高五名被认为有负面身体形象的女性的EIE。研究结果支持，EIE项目导致EIE增加，具有中等到较大的影响。虽然研究重点是EIE，但作为研究的一部分，我们也试图了解其与参与者的改变准备或改变阶段（SOC）的关系，以及EIE计划是否会导致SOC和积极的身体形象的增加。研究1表明，EIE与SOC呈正相关，并且EIE预测SOC的方差超出了身体形象（相关）变量的方差。研究2表明，EIE项目提高了SOC和积极的身体形象，效果为中小型。一些参与者经历了EIE的增加，但没有SOC的增加（反之亦然），这表明了构念之间的差异。了解如何启动EIE可能会增加具有负面身体形象的个体的数量，他们愿意改变，并增加现有身体形象干预措施有效的机会。

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The influencer effect: Current findings and future directions for research on social media influencers and body image 影响者效应：社交媒体影响者与身体形象研究的现状和未来方向。

IF 5.4 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Body Image

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.102000

Talia Levin , Marika Tiggemann , Jennifer Harriger , Jasmine Fardouly

A significant amount of appearance-based content is available for consumption on social media sites such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Imagery that depicts idealized appearances is pervasive on these sites and has been shown to have detrimental consequences for body image and related outcomes. Whilst efforts have been made to challenge beauty ideals via online body positive movements, social media ‘influencers’, also known as ‘content creators,’ continue to disseminate content that reflects beauty ideals and is commercially endorsed to their large following. This paper aims to consolidate what is known about beauty, fashion, and lifestyle influencers, including ‘body positive’ influencers, and the effects of their content on followers. It also endeavors to identify gaps in the literature, proposing important considerations for future research including the potential impact of various influencer, follower, and platform-based factors on body image. Understanding influencers’ social media experiences and their attitudes towards different appearance-based content can inform future body image protection strategies made by social media platforms, agencies, brands, policymakers, influencers and their followers.

在Instagram、TikTok和YouTube等社交媒体网站上，有大量基于外表的内容可供消费。在这些网站上，描绘理想化外表的图像无处不在，并已被证明对身体形象和相关结果有有害的影响。虽然人们努力通过网络积极的身体运动来挑战美丽理想，但社交媒体上的“影响者”，也被称为“内容创作者”，继续传播反映美丽理想的内容，并为他们的大量追随者提供商业背书。本文旨在巩固人们对美、时尚和生活方式影响者的了解，包括“身体积极”影响者，以及他们的内容对追随者的影响。它还努力找出文献中的空白，为未来的研究提出重要的考虑因素，包括各种影响者、追随者和平台因素对身体形象的潜在影响。了解网红的社交媒体体验以及他们对不同外观内容的态度，可以为社交媒体平台、机构、品牌、政策制定者、网红及其追随者制定未来的身体形象保护策略提供信息。

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“Feels Like Home”: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of positive body image among transgender and gender diverse people “家的感觉”：跨性别及性别多元化人群积极身体形象的解释性现象学分析

IF 5.4 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Body Image

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101997

Renae Brown , Pia Cole , Sarah-Jane Leander , Rachel F. Rodgers , Jo R. Doley

Research focusing on body image in trans and gender diverse (TGD) people tends to focus on body dissatisfaction, with positive body image less recognised in academic literature. In response, the current research sought to take a strengths-based approach by examining experiences of positive body image in TGD people. The qualitative study utilised semi-structured interviews with n = 3 trans women/transfeminine people, n = 7 trans men/transmasculine people, and n = 4 non-binary/gender diverse people aged 18 and above about their experiences of positive body image. The data were analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to develop nuanced understandings of positive body image that were grounded in participant experience. Findings illustrated some similarities across all gender groups, characterising positive body image in terms of positive state experiences including a sense of ownership, embodied connection and comfort with the body, giving rise to the metaphor of the body as home. Additionally, factors that promote and maintain positive body image for trans and gender diverse people involved a complex interplay of experiences such as gender-congruent appearances, positive distinctiveness, rejection of normative body expectations and psychosocial factors such as supportive communities, positive peer coping and agency. Such factors were understood in the context of gender and emphasise the importance of appreciating group contexts alongside individual experiences. Barriers to positive body image were also addressed. Notably, the current study was an opportunity for TGD adults to share their experiences of positive body image. Findings may also contribute to the advancement of body image interventions for TGD people with encouragement to step away from deficit-based approaches and harness their unique strengths.

关注跨性别和性别多样性（TGD）人群身体形象的研究往往侧重于对身体的不满，而积极的身体形象在学术文献中很少得到认可。作为回应，目前的研究试图采取一种基于优势的方法，通过检查TGD患者积极身体形象的经历。质性研究采用半结构化访谈的方式，对年龄在18岁及以上的n = （3名跨性别女性/跨性别者）、n = （7名跨性别男性/跨性别者）和n = （4名非二元性别/跨性别者）进行访谈，了解他们对积极身体形象的体验。使用解释现象学分析（IPA）对数据进行分析，以建立在参与者经验基础上的对积极身体形象的细致理解。研究结果表明，所有性别群体都有一些相似之处，积极的身体形象表现在积极的状态体验方面，包括归属感、具体化的联系和对身体的舒适感，从而产生了身体作为家的比喻。此外，促进和维持跨性别和性别多样化人群积极身体形象的因素涉及各种经历的复杂相互作用，如性别一致的外表、积极的独特性、对规范身体期望的拒绝，以及社会心理因素，如支持性社区、积极的同伴应对和代理。这些因素是在性别背景下理解的，并强调了在个人经历之外欣赏群体背景的重要性。他们还讨论了树立积极身体形象的障碍。值得注意的是，目前的研究为TGD成年人提供了一个分享他们积极身体形象经历的机会。研究结果还可能有助于促进对TGD患者的身体形象干预，鼓励他们放弃以缺陷为基础的方法，利用他们独特的优势。

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A qualitative insight into the experience of self-oriented body comparison in postpartum women 产后妇女自我导向身体比较体验的定性研究。

IF 5.4 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Body Image

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101981

Taylor N. Vashro , Katherine A. Thompson , Suzanne E. Mazzeo , Anna M. Bardone-Cone

The postpartum period is a high-risk time for body image disturbances among mothers, given the rapid physical, emotional, and environmental changes experienced. Sociocultural pressures for postpartum women to quickly return to their pre-pregnancy weight and shape are both well documented and associated with disordered eating symptomatology; however, no studies have qualitatively explored self-oriented body comparison postpartum, the experience of comparing one’s postpartum body weight and shape to pre-pregnancy weight and shape. This study qualitatively examined postpartum women’s body image while they engaged in self-oriented body comparison. Thirty-two women, (M_age= 31.62; SD=3.78) years, 87.5 % white, 96.9 % partnered, 84.4 % straight, and 96.9 % with a high school diploma or higher) participated in an expressive writing exercise in which they described their body image while engaging in self-oriented body comparison. Overall, women described their postpartum body image as multidimensional and dialectical, as they often held multiple attitudes towards their body at once. Women highlighted dimensions of their body image unique to the postpartum window and described the impact and salience of body image in their current view of self. Findings contribute to improved understanding of postpartum body image and self-oriented body comparison, inform development of future postpartum body image measures, and could ultimately guide the development of evidence-based guidelines for prevention of negative postpartum body image and associated disordered eating behaviors during this critical period.

产后时期是母亲身体形象障碍的高风险时期，因为经历了快速的身体、情绪和环境变化。产后妇女迅速恢复孕前体重和身材的社会文化压力已得到充分记录，并与饮食失调症状有关；然而，目前还没有研究定性地探讨以自我为导向的产后体重比较，即产后体重和体形与孕前体重和体形比较的体验。本研究定性地考察了产后妇女在进行自我导向的身体比较时的身体形象。32名女性（Mage= 31.62； SD=3.78）， 87.5% %白人，96.9% %伴侣，84.4% %异性恋，96.9% %具有高中或更高学历)参加了一项表达性写作练习，她们在进行自我导向的身体比较时描述了自己的身体形象。总体而言，女性对产后身体形象的描述是多维的和辩证的，因为她们经常同时对自己的身体持有多种态度。女性强调了她们的身体形象在产后窗口的独特维度，并描述了身体形象在她们当前的自我观中的影响和突出性。研究结果有助于提高对产后身体形象和自我导向的身体比较的理解，为未来产后身体形象措施的制定提供信息，并最终指导在这一关键时期预防产后消极身体形象和相关饮食失调行为的循证指南的制定。

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