Does Self Esteem Moderate the Relation Between Gender and Weight Preoccupation in Undergraduates?

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Abstract

Previous research has established gender differences in self esteem as well as weight preoccupation. In addition self esteem is known to relate to weight preoccupation. However, no studies have examined whether self esteem moderates the relation between gender and weight preoccupation. Five hundred sixty seven undergraduates completed surveys assessing self esteem and weight preoccupation. Results showed significant gender differences in self esteem and weight preoccupation. In addition, the interaction between self esteem and gender had a small but significant effect on weight preoccupation. Counselors should be aware of this when designing programs to treat weight preoccupation in conjunction with low self esteem, especially for women.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)224-227
Number of pages4
JournalPersonality and Individual Differences
Volume48
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

Keywords

  • College students
  • Gender
  • Self esteem
  • Weight preoccupation

EGS Disciplines

  • Psychiatry and Psychology

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