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Asian American college women's body image: a pilot study.
- Source :
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Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology . Apr2006, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p259-274. 16p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of values acculturation and the influence of media on Asian American college women's overall body image. A sample of 59 Asian American women from two large universities completed self-report surveys, which included questions regarding values acculturation, media internalization, and overall body satisfaction. Results showed that Asian American women who identified more strongly with traditional Asian values reported higher levels of body image dissatisfaction. Further, Asian American women who reported higher internalization of media portrayals of beauty ideals reported higher body image dissatisfaction. Research and clinical recommendations are made to enhance psychologists' understanding of Asian American women's body image and acculturation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10999809
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21081791
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1037/1099-9809.12.2.259