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  • Psychology
  • Psychopathology
  • Network Analysis

Background:

  • Body image is a subjective construct influenced by biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.
  • Negative body image is associated with psychological distress, reduced quality of life, and paranoia-like thoughts.
  • The mechanisms linking negative body image to paranoia are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the associations between negative body image, paranoia, and related psychological constructs using a network approach.
  • To explore the interconnectedness of variables contributing to psychopathology.

Main Methods:

  • A network analysis was applied to data from a large online study.
  • 2605 participants (51.6% female, mean age 46.96) completed the study.

Main Results:

  • Network analysis revealed a cohesive system where negative body image, paranoia, self-esteem, negative affect, sleep quality, interoceptive awareness, self-focused attention, trauma, and internalized stigma were interconnected.
  • Body image was identified as the most central node, strongly associated with various psychological variables.
  • Body image had high predictability, second only to self-esteem and emotional dysregulation.

Conclusions:

  • Negative body image may act as a vulnerability factor connecting internal experiences with paranoia.
  • The female network showed greater centrality around body image and negative emotions, while the male network was more centered on paranoia and emotion regulation.
  • Targeting body image, self-esteem, and emotion regulation is crucial for reducing paranoia and enhancing psychological well-being.