The Impact of Being in a Romantic Relationship on One's Body Image
Submission Type
Event
Expected Graduation Date
2014
Location
Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University
Start Date
4-12-2014 9:00 AM
End Date
4-12-2014 10:00 AM
Disciplines
Psychology
Abstract
This study examines romantic relationship quality and body image. Specifically, we looked at romantic relationship attachment and support. Individuals in supportive and securely attached romantic relationships are hypothesized to have healthier body images than those who are in unsupportive, insecurely attached relationships. Additionally, we were interested in the effects of relationship quality on coping and expected that those in highly secure and supportive relationships would experience lower stress and fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression. We also looked at the relationship of these variables over time, a three month period, to see if they would remain stable. We used regression analyses determine whether relationship status predicts body image satisfaction and whether quality of relationship moderates this association.
The Impact of Being in a Romantic Relationship on One's Body Image
Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University
This study examines romantic relationship quality and body image. Specifically, we looked at romantic relationship attachment and support. Individuals in supportive and securely attached romantic relationships are hypothesized to have healthier body images than those who are in unsupportive, insecurely attached relationships. Additionally, we were interested in the effects of relationship quality on coping and expected that those in highly secure and supportive relationships would experience lower stress and fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression. We also looked at the relationship of these variables over time, a three month period, to see if they would remain stable. We used regression analyses determine whether relationship status predicts body image satisfaction and whether quality of relationship moderates this association.