Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 3 of 3
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
Weight Status As A Moderator Of Low Self-Esteem And Poor Sexual Functioning, Madison Hinkle
Weight Status As A Moderator Of Low Self-Esteem And Poor Sexual Functioning, Madison Hinkle
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Researchers have found that self-esteem and weight status can impact numerous aspects of an individual’s life, including reproductive health issues. However, there has been limited research specifically examining how self-esteem may affect female sexual functioning. The current study aims to examine whether self-esteem is a significant predictor of sexual functioning, and whether this relationship may change as a function of women’s weight status. Participants consisted of 730 women ranging from 18 to 49 years of age, who were recruited through an online questionnaire. Results indicate that higher levels of self-esteem predict better sexual functioning and weight status was found to …
Before-And-After Weight Loss Images' Effects On Body-Esteem, Audrey Boersen
Before-And-After Weight Loss Images' Effects On Body-Esteem, Audrey Boersen
Honors Projects
The purpose of this study was to examine how exposure to Before-and-After weight loss images affects body-esteem, and to explore if the race of the model moderates the relationship. Participants were 89 Caucasian females living in the United States. Participants viewed either a Before-and-After Caucasian or African American weight loss photo, or a control image. Measures of body-esteem and antifat attitudes were then collected. Unexpectedly we found that after being exposed to the images participants with a healthy BMI in the control and Caucasian model conditions reported higher body-esteem than overweight participants, however, there was no difference in the African …
Self-Efficacy And Health Perceptions, A Survey Of American Indian Obesity, Kristina L. Babbitt
Self-Efficacy And Health Perceptions, A Survey Of American Indian Obesity, Kristina L. Babbitt
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Compared to other ethnicities, American Indians have higher rates of obesity and are disproportionately diagnosed with comorbid diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. While genetic, behavioral, and social risk factors contribute to health disparities and disease, the concept of self-efficacy, an element of Bandura’s social cognitive theory, influences the ability to overcome barriers and reduce risk. When combined with the health belief model, this theory also provides the foundation for understanding perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs about disease. Yet, research in these areas is limited for American Indians. Therefore, the purpose of this cross-sectional survey study was …