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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women's body image: A qualitative study
Aliya Chalmers1, Emma Austen1, Scott Griffiths1
1Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Body Image
|November 8, 2022
Summary
Racism and colorism negatively impact Indigenous Australian women's body image. A strong cultural identity can protect against these effects, fostering body acceptance and belonging.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Indigenous Studies
Background:
- Body image research has overlooked Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women.
- Racism and colorism are known contributors to negative psychological outcomes in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively investigate body image among Indigenous Australian women.
- To explore the influence of racism, colorism, and cultural identity on their body image.
Main Methods:
- Conducted individual interviews and group yarns with 16 Indigenous women.
- Employed reflexive thematic analysis to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Dominant beauty standards in Australia exclude Indigenous women, influenced by colonization and stereotypes.
- Diverse Indigenous identities and appearances affect discrimination experiences and sense of belonging.
- A journey towards body acceptance is linked to evolving understandings of body image and cultural identity.
Conclusions:
- Racism and colorism significantly impair body image for Indigenous women.
- A strong cultural identity acts as a protective factor, promoting belonging and body acceptance.
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