Menopause and body image: the protective effect of self-compassion and mediating role of mental distress.
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| Title: | Menopause and body image: the protective effect of self-compassion and mediating role of mental distress. |
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| Authors: | Young, Holly, Kotera, Yasuhiro |
| Source: | British Journal of Guidance & Counselling. Apr2022, Vol. 50 Issue 2, p321-338. 18p. 2 Diagrams, 3 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Mindfulness, Self-perception, Cross-sectional method, Questionnaires, Factor analysis, Descriptive statistics, Menopause, Data analysis software, Body image, Psychological distress |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| Abstract: | Self-compassion has been identified as a protective factor against body image concerns, but the relationship has not been explored in women in the menopausal transition, when body image perceptions may be particularly vulnerable. Women in the UK (N = 248) self-reported on levels of body appreciation, body preoccupation, self-compassion and mental distress. Correlation and mediation analyses were used. Results indicated that self-compassion was positively associated with body appreciation and negatively associated with body preoccupation. Mental distress mediated the relationships between self-compassion and body appreciation, and self-compassion and body preoccupation. Findings suggest that self-compassion is important to body image in women in the menopausal transition, and having good mental health can enhance these pathways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Self-compassion has been identified as a protective factor against body image concerns, but the relationship has not been explored in women in the menopausal transition, when body image perceptions may be particularly vulnerable. Women in the UK (N = 248) self-reported on levels of body appreciation, body preoccupation, self-compassion and mental distress. Correlation and mediation analyses were used. Results indicated that self-compassion was positively associated with body appreciation and negatively associated with body preoccupation. Mental distress mediated the relationships between self-compassion and body appreciation, and self-compassion and body preoccupation. Findings suggest that self-compassion is important to body image in women in the menopausal transition, and having good mental health can enhance these pathways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 03069885 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03069885.2021.2009770 |
