The interplay of personality and negative comments about appearance in predicting body image |
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Authors: | Kvalem Ingela Lundin von Soest Tilmann Roald Helge E Skolleborg Knut Chr |
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Institution: | aNorwegian Social Research - NOVA, P.O. Box 3223, Elisenberg, N-0208 Oslo, Norway;bColosseumklinikken, Oslo, Norway |
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Abstract: | This study investigates how personality traits in combination with frequency of and emotional reaction to negative comments about appearance while growing up are related to appearance evaluation and orientation among adult women. Nine hundred and seven participants from a representative sample of Norwegian women aged 22–55, answered questions measuring body image, personality (Big Five), and history of experiencing negative comments about appearance. Results indicated that only emotional reaction to negative comments about appearance significantly predicted both appearance evaluation and orientation, while frequency of negative comments did not. Being extrovert predicted more positive appearance evaluation and being more appearance oriented than being introvert. Scoring high on neuroticism was related to negative appearance evaluation and high appearance orientation. The findings demonstrate the importance of differentiating between the frequency and the emotional impact of teasing as well as including personality traits when studying body image. |
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Keywords: | Body image Personality Negative comments |
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