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Abstract

Factors that promote versus protect against body dissatisfaction remain unclear. Social media may be a risk factor, particularly given ubiquitous engagement among young people, and the pervasive use of “selfies.” Conversely, self-compassion has received attention as a protective factor against body dissatisfaction. This study examined: (a) the relationships between “manipulation” of selfies posted online, “investment” in others’ responses to selfies, and body dissatisfaction; and (b) whether self-compassion moderated the relationships between social media variables and body dissatisfaction. Results from 184 Australian men (n = 89) and women (n = 95) suggested that social media variables photo manipulation and investment were associated with greater body dissatisfaction for both genders. Self-compassion did not moderate these relationships. Findings suggest that manipulation and concern about selfies posted may be risk correlates for body dissatisfaction in men and women. Further research is needed to investigate protective factors against body dissatisfaction in an online environment.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Lonergan, AR and Bussey, K and Mond, J and Brown, O and Griffiths, S and Murray, SB and Mitchison, D
Keywords:	Body image, Gender, Selfies, Self-compassion, Social media
Journal or Publication Title:	Body Image
Publisher:	Elsevier BV
ISSN:	1740-1445
DOI / ID Number:	10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.12.001
Copyright Information:	© 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Related URLs:	Google Scholar: Mond, J
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