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The Relationship Between Fat Stereotypes And Body Dissatisfaction In Normal Weight Women: A Mediated Moderation Model, Jean Kim
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Fat stereotypes refer to beliefs about traits that are considered characteristic of individuals carrying excess weight. Endorsing these beliefs is associated with negative body image in overweight and obese individuals. In normal weight women, however, these beliefs have a more nuanced effect on body image. The purpose of these studies was to extend existing literature on the relationship between fat stereotype endorsement and body dissatisfaction in normal weight women. A mediated moderation model was proposed. Specifically, body surveillance was investigated as a moderator of the relationship between fat stereotype endorsement and body dissatisfaction. Further, downward physical appearance comparison was examined …
Examining The Socioeconomic Patterns Of Service Utilization Among Canadian Women At Risk For Developing Eating Disorders: A Prevalence Study, Jenni Hotte
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This study adapted Andersen’s behavioural model of service utilization (1995) to explore health and mental health service utilization amongst women at risk for developing an eating disorder in Canada. Specifically, secondary data analysis using the Canadian Community Health Survey (2012) were used to examine the relationship between body dissatisfaction, socioeconomic variables (ethnicity and income), and service utilization (health care utilization, mental health care utilization and unmet needs) amongst Canadian women. Results indicated that body dissatisfied women had high health and mental health service utilization, and higher reported unmet needs. Furthermore, increased age and lower educational attainment were associated with disparities …