Leeuwen, Iben van (2023) The Association Between Ineffectiveness and Overvaluation of Shape and Weight: Self-Esteem as a Moderator. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This research investigates the relation between ineffectiveness, overvaluation of shape and weight, and self-esteem. The overvaluation of shape and weight is considered one of the main symptoms of eating disorders. Eating disorders greatly impact health and everyday lives, especially in youth. Low self-esteem is seen as an important cognitive factor in eating disorders. Overvaluation of shape and weight is also associated with ineffectiveness which involves feelings of inadequacy. This research tested three hypotheses: (1) Self-esteem significantly predicts overvaluation of shape and weight. (2) Ineffectiveness significantly predicts overvaluation of shape and weight. (3) Self-esteem moderates ineffectiveness and overvaluation of shape and weight. The cross-sectional survey conducted for this study included 477 participants from the age of 16. The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q), Eating Disorder Inventory 2 (EDI-2), and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSES) measured the three variables. Multiple linear regression and moderation analysis tested the aforementioned hypotheses. Self-esteem and ineffectiveness were significantly associated with the overvaluation of shape and weight. Self-esteem did not moderate the association between ineffectiveness and the overvaluation of shape and weight. The research highlights the link between ineffectiveness and self-esteem in eating disorders, particularly overvaluation of shape and weight and this contributes to existing research.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
|---|---|
| Supervisor name: | Schutzeichel, F. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Jul 2023 08:31 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Jul 2023 08:31 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2220 |
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