APS

30th APS Annual Convention · 2018

Interaction of Weight Status and Fat Talk on Body Dissatisfaction: An Observation of Women Friends

San Francisco, CA · May 2018

Poster · General

  • Ellen Hart
    Eastern Michigan University
  • Chong Man Chow
    Eastern Michigan University
  • Cin Cin Tan
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • Sarah Dean
    Eastern Michigan University
  • Caitlyn Thelen
    Eastern Michigan University

Abstract

This research examined the interactive role of weight and fat talk on body dissatisfaction between female friends. Participants completed demographic information and body dissatisfaction questionnaires. They engaged in a conversation about their bodies in the laboratory. APIM analysis showed a significant interaction between fat talk and weight on body dissatisfaction.

Adult

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