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The Role of Spirituality in the Relationship Between Body Satisfaction and Mental Well-Being in Women and Men : A Moderated Moderation Analysis
Smith, Elia M.S. (2024) The Role of Spirituality in the Relationship Between Body Satisfaction and Mental Well-Being in Women and Men : A Moderated Moderation Analysis.
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| Abstract: | Fredrickson and Roberts' objectification theory posits that low body satisfaction, stemming from unrealistic societal beauty standards, negatively impacts mental well-being. Research suggests that spirituality could mitigate this relationship by providing an alternative outlook on the body, and sources of self-esteem and coping. This implies the potential for a modera-tion effect by spirituality, with gender-based distinctions potentially affecting the hypothe-sized model. Employing regression analysis via the Hayes PROCESS Macro for SPSS, this study conducted a secondary analysis using data from a Dutch population-based, cross-sectional online survey, the Longitudinal Internet Studies from the Social Sciences Panel. The data was obtained from three separate studies and encompassed 363 participants. Con-trary to expectations, the results revealed non-significant relationships for the hypothesized moderation model, irrespective of gender. This lack of significance may be attributed to the use of one-item, non-verified measurements for spirituality and body satisfaction, along with a high, right skewness in the average age of the sample. The study contributes to the ongoing discourse on the relationship between spirituality, body satisfaction, and well-being, signal-ing opportunities for future research to explore additional factors and dimensions that could elucidate the understanding of the complex interplay among these three variables. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/98346 |
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