Examination of bidirectional relationships between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns over 3 years: A longitudinal cohort study of Australian adolescents. Issue 3 (6th January 2023)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- Examination of bidirectional relationships between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns over 3 years: A longitudinal cohort study of Australian adolescents. Issue 3 (6th January 2023)
- Main Title:
- Examination of bidirectional relationships between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns over 3 years: A longitudinal cohort study of Australian adolescents
- Authors:
- Trompeter, Nora
Austen, Emma
Bussey, Kay
Reilly, Erin E.
Cunningham, Mitchell L.
Mond, Jonathan
Lonergan, Alexandra
Tame, Jack
Mitchison, Deborah - Abstract:
- Abstract: Objective: Adolescents commonly experience both fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns. However, evidence concerning the prospective associations between these constructs during adolescence is limited. The current study examined the bidirectional relationships between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns over a 3‐year period in adolescents. Method: Australian high school students ( n = 2073; 55% girls) completed self‐report measures at three timepoints, each 1 year apart. Results: Findings showed a bidirectional relationship, whereby increases in fear of negative evaluation predicted exacerbated weight/shape concerns, and vice versa. Results point towards a vicious maintenance cycle between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns. Discussion: Findings from the current study highlight the importance of considering both fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns in the development of health promotion and prevention programs designed to reduce the occurrence and adverse effects of body dissatisfaction or improve general mental health. Public Significance: Many adolescents experience some level of fear of negative evaluation (i.e., worry about being judged by others) and worry about their weight and/or shape. This study examined the prospective relationship between both constructs. Findings showed a bidirectional relationship, whereby higher fear of negative evaluation predicted increased weight/shape concerns,Abstract: Objective: Adolescents commonly experience both fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns. However, evidence concerning the prospective associations between these constructs during adolescence is limited. The current study examined the bidirectional relationships between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns over a 3‐year period in adolescents. Method: Australian high school students ( n = 2073; 55% girls) completed self‐report measures at three timepoints, each 1 year apart. Results: Findings showed a bidirectional relationship, whereby increases in fear of negative evaluation predicted exacerbated weight/shape concerns, and vice versa. Results point towards a vicious maintenance cycle between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns. Discussion: Findings from the current study highlight the importance of considering both fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns in the development of health promotion and prevention programs designed to reduce the occurrence and adverse effects of body dissatisfaction or improve general mental health. Public Significance: Many adolescents experience some level of fear of negative evaluation (i.e., worry about being judged by others) and worry about their weight and/or shape. This study examined the prospective relationship between both constructs. Findings showed a bidirectional relationship, whereby higher fear of negative evaluation predicted increased weight/shape concerns, and vice versa. Programs designed to reduce body dissatisfaction might be improved by targeting both fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- International journal of eating disorders. Volume 56:Issue 3(2023)
- Journal:
- International journal of eating disorders
- Issue:
- Volume 56:Issue 3(2023)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 56, Issue 3 (2023)
- Year:
- 2023
- Volume:
- 56
- Issue:
- 3
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2023-0056-0003-0000
- Page Start:
- 646
- Page End:
- 653
- Publication Date:
- 2023-01-06
- Subjects:
- adolescence -- eating disorders -- fear of negative evaluation -- social anxiety -- weight and shape concerns
Appetite disorders -- Periodicals
Ingestion disorders -- Periodicals
Eating disorders -- Periodicals
616.8526 - Journal URLs:
- http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1098-108X ↗
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1002/eat.23881 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 0276-3478
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- Legaldeposit
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