Exploring cultural differences in women's body weight perception: The impact of self-construal on perceived overweight and engagement in health activities
- Authors
- Kim, Sang-Yeon; Herrman, Anna; Song, Hayeon; Lim, Tae-Seop; Cramer, Emily; Ahn, Seokhoon; Kim, Jihyun; Ota, Hiroshi; Kim, Hyun-Joo; Kim, Jung Hyun
- Issue Date
- Nov-2016
- Publisher
- TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
- Citation
- HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL, v.37, no.11, pp 1203 - 1220
- Pages
- 18
- Journal Title
- HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL
- Volume
- 37
- Number
- 11
- Start Page
- 1203
- End Page
- 1220
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/8748
- DOI
- 10.1080/07399332.2015.1107070
- ISSN
- 0739-9332
1096-4665
- Abstract
- We examined the cultural influence on perceived body weight and the level of health practices at a national and individual level. At a national level, we found that Japanese women (n = 80) overestimate body weight more than Korean (n = 82) and American (n = 63) women. At an individual level, individuals with interdependent self-construal were more prone to overestimate weight than those with independent self-construal (N = 182; American women). Based on the data, we identify that the relationship is mediated by self-criticism, and, importantly, it is self-criticism rather than perceived overweight that predicts the level of health activities. Health practitioners and campaign designers across cultures are recommended to concentrate on promoting positive body esteem instead of encouraging engagement in corrective health behaviors for weight loss.
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