The Relationship Between Self-compassion and Disordered Eating Behaviors
Author | : Angela Danielle Finley-Straus |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2011 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:774412759 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Relationship Between Self-compassion and Disordered Eating Behaviors written by Angela Danielle Finley-Straus and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of self-compassion has been gathering interest for researchers in recent years, as it appears to offer an array of benefits to wellbeing. This study investigated the potential role of self-compassion as a protective factor against disordered eating behaviors. It also examined the mediating roles of three potential variables: body dissatisfaction, perfectionism and contingent self-worth. Given modern representations of the female ideal, failure to achieve or adequately conform to such standards often poses psychological challenges for women and girls. Self-compassion encompasses kind, mindful self-treatment and may be an ideal protective factor against disordered eating. It has also been linked with lower body dissatisfaction, maladaptive perfectionism, and contingent self-worth. The present study found that dissatisfaction with one's body, as well as a tendency to judge one's personal worth based on appearance fully mediated the relationship between self-compassion and both restrained and emotional disordered eating respectively. Therefore, a self-compassionate attitude may serve as a protective factor against engaging in disordered eating vis-à-vis strengthening young women's abilities to look at their bodies in a more compassionate and unconditionally accepting way.