The Moderating Effect of Cultural Values on Acculturative Stress and Body Perception

Acculturative stress (AS) is predictive of negative body image among ethnic minority populations. Familism and gender role beliefs (GRB) were tested as moderators. GRB was a moderator. The effects of AS on body image outcomes were strongest when participants had more traditional GRB, compared to more moderate or feminist/egalitarian GRB.