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  • Psychology
  • Body Image Research
  • Eating Disorder Prevention

Background:

  • Functionality appreciation is a crucial component of positive body image.
  • It may offer protection against eating disorder symptoms and body image disturbances.
  • Longitudinal predictors of functionality appreciation remain under-researched.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate longitudinal predictors of functionality appreciation.
  • To examine the roles of intuitive eating, disordered eating symptoms, and emotion regulation.
  • To identify factors that may foster or hinder positive body image over time.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study involving 1260 adult women.
  • Data collected at baseline and 8-month follow-up.
  • Statistical analyses including univariable and multivariable linear regressions.

Main Results:

  • Baseline intuitive eating and self-compassion positively predicted functionality appreciation.
  • Baseline body dissatisfaction, overvaluation, eating concern, and emotion regulation difficulties negatively predicted functionality appreciation.
  • Multivariable analysis confirmed intuitive eating, self-compassion, and body dissatisfaction as significant predictors.

Conclusions:

  • Intuitive eating and self-compassion are key factors in maintaining positive body image.
  • Body dissatisfaction is a significant detractor from functionality appreciation.
  • Findings offer targets for early interventions to enhance body image and prevent disordered eating.