Houben, Yannicke (2021) The Relationship Between Body Image and the Emotions Shame Pride and Self-Disgust in Autobiographical Memories. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This study examines the influence of self-conscious emotions on the body image of female eating disorder patients. Specifically, we investigate the interaction between a negative body image and the self-conscious emotions shame, self-disgust and pride elicited in body-related memories. Female eating disorder patients (n = 13) were asked to complete a questionnaire comprising a body image score (subscales weight concern and shape concern from the Eating Disorder Examination – Questionnaire) and to recall memories related to their body parts (Autobiographical Memory Test – Concrete Version). Subsequently, they rated various emotions elicited by these memories. Both shame and self-disgust are associated with a negative body image, although only the latter correlation is statistically significant. Pride is not (inversely) correlated to a negative body image. In addition, we find marked differences in the emotions between body parts. The body parts waist and eyes elicit less negative and more positive emotions, whereas the body parts belly and legs elicit more negative and less positive emotions. These findings underline differences between self-conscious emotions and among various body parts, emphasizing the importance of targeted therapy addressing both negative and positive emotions related to specific body parts.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Frey, M.I. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Clinical Psychology (CP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Jan 2022 11:00 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Jan 2022 11:00 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/83 |
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