The Influence of Appearance-related Possible Selves on Disordered Eating Thesis

(2012). The Influence of Appearance-related Possible Selves on Disordered Eating . 10.25148/etd.FI12073003

thesis or dissertation chair

authors

  • Lucette, Aurelie

abstract

  • This study explores the potential relationship between disordered eating and appearance-related possible selves. The sample consisted of 293 female college students (mean age=22). Participants were administered interviews consisting of demographic information, the Possible Selves Interview, the Eating Attitudes Test-26, The Physical Self Description Questionnaire, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. More than half of the participants reported an appearance-related possible self (n=154). As expected, disordered eating scores were found to be higher for participants who reported an appearance-related possible self: t(288)=-3.04, p

publication date

  • June 19, 2012

keywords

  • appearance
  • college students
  • disordered eating
  • possible selves
  • self concept

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