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Sexual Pleasure’s Associations with Self-Esteem and Body Appreciation

Sexes
Sexual pleasure has attracted increasing scientific attention in recent years. In this cross-sectional study, we investigated self-esteem and body appreciation as potential determinants of sexual pleasure.
Jacques J. D. M. van Lankveld, Sira ter Steege, Piet van Tuijl, Andrea Grauvogl   +3 more
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Analysis of Factors Contributing to State Body Appreciation during Exercise. [PDF]

Behav Sci (Basel)
This cross-sectional study aimed to analyse the factors contributing to state body appreciation (SBA) during exercise. After providing their informed consent, 200 study participants (mean age 30.0 ± 9.4 years, 72.0% were men) filled in an online questionnaire immediately after the completion of resistance training (n = 125), cardiovascular exercise (n =
Baceviciene M, Bliujute K, Jankauskiene R.   +2 more
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Exercise addiction and disordered eating in young Lebanese regular sport practitioners: the indirect role of body appreciation and body dysmorphic concerns [PDF]

Journal of Eating Disorders
Background Disordered eating, encompassing behaviors like restrictive dieting, binge eating, and purging, is a prevalent issue with significant psychological and physical consequences.
Michelle Abi Karam, Rana El Khoury, Carla Hokayem, Nada Akiki, Sahar Obeid, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Souheil Hallit, Marie Hokayem   +7 more
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Differences in menopausal quality of life, body appreciation, and body dissatisfaction between women at high and low risk of an eating disorder [PDF]

Brain and Behavior
Objective Experiences of menopause and quality of life during menopause can vary extensively among women. While menopause has been associated with negative impacts on eating and body image, it is unclear to what extent quality of life differs by eating ...
Sophie Temple, Eef Hogervorst, Gemma L. Witcomb   +2 more
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Focus on the Beauty of Body: The Mediation Role of Body Appreciation Between Perfectionism and Body-Related Shame and Body-Related Guilt

Frontiers in Psychology, 2021
Objectives: According to traditional views, perfectionists are prone to experience shame and guilt. As a relative part of negative body image, body appreciation reflects an appreciation attitude toward physical characteristics, functionality, and health,
Zhang Liang, Shen Lingting, Cai Ying, Liu Xiaoyan, Zhang Yan, Ying Ronghua, Bi Dan, Bi Dan, Tao Yanqiang   +8 more
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Contrasting constructs or continuum? Examining the dimensionality of body appreciation and body dissatisfaction

Psychology & Health, 2022
Individuals experiencing body dissatisfaction have poorer health outcomes in part due to engaging in less physical activity. Body appreciation is protective of health behaviors and proposed to be conceptually different from body dissatisfaction. Two studies evaluated whether body appreciation and dissatisfaction represented two distinct dimensions, and
Kimberly R. More, Nicole L. Hayes, L. Alison Phillips   +2 more
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Positive body image among Polish elite athletes

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity, 2021
Background: This study aimed to analyze factors differentiating body appreciation among Polish elite athletes. Material and Methods: Participants were athletes, both men and women (N=408), who completed questionnaire BAS-2. Results: In general, men had
ALEKSANDRA BUDZISZ, KRZYSZTOF SAS-NOWOSIELSKI   +1 more
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Functionality appreciation is associated with improvements in positive and negative body image in patients with an eating disorder and following recovery

Journal of Eating Disorders, 2023
Background Research on body image in eating disorders has predominantly focused on negative body image, only recently shifting to positive body image. Findings suggest that enhancing positive body image can, amongst other things, serve as a protective ...
Manja M. Engel, E. M. Woertman, H. C. Dijkerman, A. Keizer   +3 more
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A brief online writing intervention improves positive body image in adults living with dermatological conditions

Frontiers in Medicine, 2022
IntroductionDermatological conditions can affect how individuals feel about their bodies. This research therefore seeks to evaluate the potential for a brief writing intervention, focused on body functionality, to improve body image in adults living with
Kate V. Adkins, Paul G. Overton, Andrew R. Thompson, Andrew R. Thompson   +3 more
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Factors associated with positive body image among Palestinian university female students, cross-sectional study

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 2023
Background Studies suggested that body image is influenced by biological, psychological, historical, individual, cultural, and social factors. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between body image, lifestyle, social pressure, and social ...
Reem Abu Alwafa, Manal Badrasawi
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