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Nature and consequences of positively-intended fat talk in daily life
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posted on 2018-09-01, 00:00 authored by Jacqueline Mills, Matthew Fuller-TyszkiewiczMatthew Fuller-TyszkiewiczThe current study used ecological momentary assessment to explore the frequency, trait predictors, and momentary consequences of positively-intended fat talk, a specific sub-type of fat talk that involves making negative comments about one's own appearance with the view to making someone else feel better. A total of 135 women aged 18-40 completed trait measures of appearance-based comparisons, thin-ideal internalisation, body shame, and body surveillance, before completing a state-based component, involving six short surveys delivered via a smartphone app at random points during the day for seven days. Findings indicate that both self- and other-fat talk are common in daily social interactions, and that individuals with higher levels of trait negative body image were more likely to engage in fat talk. Self-fat talk negatively impacted state body satisfaction levels. Possible theoretical and practical implications are outlined.
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Body ImageVolume
26Pagination
38 - 49Publisher
ElsevierLocation
Amsterdam, The NetherlandsPublisher DOI
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1873-6807Language
engPublication classification
C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2018, ElsevierUsage metrics
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Body imageDaily lifeEcological momentary assessmentFat talkSocial SciencesScience & TechnologyLife Sciences & BiomedicinePsychology, ClinicalPsychiatryPsychology, MultidisciplinaryPsychologyOBJECTIFIED BODY CONSCIOUSNESSDISORDER PREVENTION PROGRAMTHIN-IDEAL INTERNALIZATIONCOLLEGE-WOMENPROSPECTIVE PREDICTORSSELF-OBJECTIFICATIONADOLESCENT GIRLSMEDIA IDEALYOUNG-WOMENIMAGE
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