The Relationship between Body Image, Body Shaming, and Social Support in Pregnant Women
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Bruno, Alyssa
Date Issued
November 28, 2017
Abstract
The present study examined the relationship between body image, body shaming, and social support during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. The study consisted of 43 women who were in their second or third trimester of pregnancy. The Body Image in Pregnancy Scale (BIPS), the Perceptions of Teasing Scale (POTS) , and the Perceived Social Support Questionnaire were distributed and administered to women in a Facebook group called Mommy’s Page. The analysis of the data involved a two-way between groups ANOVA. Participants were split into groups of either high or low social support and body shaming experiences based off of their scores. The study hypothesized that women who had low levels of social support and experience high levels of body shaming will experience more body dissatisfaction. The results did not find a relationship between body image, body shaming, and social support during pregnancy. The results of the study may help to alert healthcare providers of the need for resources to help pregnant women cope with body dissatisfaction during pregnancy.
Major
Psychology
First Reader(s)
Paulson, Lauren R.
Other Reader(s)
Searle-White, Joshua
Department
Psychology
Type of Publication
Senior Project Paper
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