Comparisons of body image dimensions by race/ethnicity and gender in a university population
✍ Scribed by Miller, Katherine J. ;Gleaves, David H. ;Hirsch, Tera G. ;Green, Bradley A. ;Snow, Alicia C. ;Corbett, Chanda C.
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 148 KB
- Volume
- 27
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0276-3478
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✦ Synopsis
Objective: We examined affective and cognitive components of body image related to physical appearance, weight, and health among 120 university men and women of three racial/ethnic groups: African American, European American, and Latino/a American. Method: Participants completed a Background Information Sheet, the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ), the Body-Esteem Scale (BES) with additional items, and the Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding (BIDR). We tested for effects of race/ethnicity and gender on the body image measures while controlling for age, body size, social desirability, and socioeconomic status (SES). Results: African Americans reported greatest body satisfaction and least overestimation of weight. Latino/a Americans were equal to or higher than European Americans on all indices. Gender differences occurred on global body image, weight concerns, fitness, and health. There were no Gender × Race/Ethnicity interactions. Discussion: This pattern of racial/ethnic and gender differences shows a need for exploring a wider range of culturally relevant body image dimensions.