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Body appreciation and body-related pride in normal-weight and overweight/obese individuals: Does romantic
1Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland.
Purpose:
The study investigated body appreciation and body-related pride in normal-weight and overweight/obese individuals. A question of whether romantic relationship differentiates body image in these groups was also asked.
Design And Methods:
Measures of body appreciation, body-related pride, self-esteem, and positive affect were administered in a sample of 344 subjects.
Findings:
Participants with normal weight reported higher body appreciation and body-related pride. The analysis revealed that there were no differences in body image between normal-weight and overweight/obese individuals who were in a romantic relationship.
Practice Implications:
The study provides a better understanding of factors related to an individual's body image.
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