Social Comparison, Body Dissatisfaction and Eating Behavior in Young Adults

Authors

  • Pedro Henrique Berbert de Carvalho Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
  • Luciana de Freitas Gomes Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
  • Maria Elisa Caputo Ferreira Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v20i2.34784

Keywords:

social behavior, body image, eating behavior, young adult, culture

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare social comparison behavior (CCS) among young adults
according to body dissatisfaction (IC) and inappropriate eating behavior (CAI). 563 individuals (276
women) between 1 8 and 35 years of age took part in the study. Mann-Whitney U test was applied to
compare the CCS according to IC and CAI. We identified differences in social comparison behavior
between satisfied and dissatisfied groups, and between with and without inappropriate eating behavior
groups, only among women. We conclude that social comparison behavior is associated with body
dissatisfaction and inappropriate eating behavior in women, which did not occur in men.

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Published

2016-12-22

How to Cite

de Carvalho, P. H. B., Gomes, L. de F., & Ferreira, M. E. C. (2016). Social Comparison, Body Dissatisfaction and Eating Behavior in Young Adults. Interação Em Psicologia, 20(2). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v20i2.34784

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Research Reports

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