Self-discrepancy and body image
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-6554.2015.03.026
- VernacularTitle:自我差异和身体意象
- Author:
Yan CHEN
;
Shaojiang MIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Self-discrepancy;
Body image disorder;
Eating disorder
- From:
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science
2015;24(3):280-283
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To review the correlation between self-discrepancy and body image based on the papers published before 2014 at home and abroad,with an attempt to provide an new idea for body image disorder.Methods Major online database including Sciencedirect,Springer,CNKI,and Wan Fang datebase were searched in January 2014.The key words we used are body image, body dissatisfaction, body self-discrepancy and so on.Results Totally 40 studies enrolled,the analysis show self-discrepancy is an important mechanism to affect body image,and body self-discrepancies has been found to be associated with body-related behaviors,emotional experience and eating disorder.Conclusion self-discrepancies are cognitive structures,which can influence ongoing information processing without individual' s awareness,resulting in Cognitive biases and body image disorder.Further research is needed exploring the discriminate validity of the body self,the method of measurement an so on.
