Psychology 2054A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Eating Disorder, Body Image, Social Comparison Theory
12 Dec 2018
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Implicit codes of conduct that provide a guide to appropriate action. Social eating norms are perceived standards for what equals appropriate consumption for members of a group: amount of food, food choice. In the absence of concrete, physical standards, people rely on camparison of their own characteristics with other people = see how the individual measures up". Upward comparison = better off/superior to others. Downward comparison = worse off/inferior to others. Body image: internal representation of an individuals" body: reflects physical and perceptual dimensions, closely related to self esteem. Women are generally dissatisfied with their waist, hips and thighs: preferring a smaller body shape, 24-46% of girls. 9 to 14 year old girls were asked about dietary restraint, body esteem, body satisfactions and body figure preferences: highly restrained: low body self esteem and discontent with their weight. Men either want to be bigger or thinner: dissatisfied with biceps, shoulders, chest, stomach and overall body smaller.
