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Body image changes during early adulthood

M Altabe1, J K Thompson

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, Tampa 33620-8200.

The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Body dissatisfaction is higher in women than men, and this gap persists with age. As adults age, their perception of their current body increasingly differs from their ideal body.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Body Image Research
  • Adult Development

Background:

  • Recent studies indicate variations in body image perceptions between college-age individuals and older populations.
  • Understanding body image dynamics across the adult lifespan is crucial for mental health.
  • Previous research highlights age-related shifts in self-perception and societal pressures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate age and sex differences in body dissatisfaction among adults aged 17 to 40.
  • To examine the relationship between age and the discrepancy between current and ideal body ratings.
  • To explore changes in the affective and cognitive dimensions of body dissatisfaction in women with age.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Figure Rating Scale to assess body dissatisfaction in a sample of adults aged 17 to 40.
  • Collected data on current body image, ideal body image, and dimensions of body dissatisfaction.
  • Employed statistical analyses to compare groups based on age and sex.

Main Results:

  • Females reported higher levels of body dissatisfaction compared to males, with no significant age-related decline in this difference.
  • A greater discrepancy between current and ideal body ratings was observed with increasing age.
  • For women, the affective and cognitive components of body dissatisfaction showed increased consistency over time.

Conclusions:

  • Body dissatisfaction remains a significant issue for women across adulthood, unaffected by age.
  • Age-related physical changes contribute to a widening gap between perceived and desired body image.
  • Personality development in early adulthood may offer insights into these evolving body image perceptions.

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