Peer victimization and weight/shape concerns in adolescents: Examining the moderating role of appearance-based rejection sensitivity.

Trompeter, N; Bussey, K; K Forbes, M; Griffiths, S; Mond, J; Lonergan, A; Mitchison, D

Peer victimization and weight/shape concerns in adolescents: Examining the moderating role of appearance-based rejection sensitivity.

Trompeter, N Bussey, K K Forbes, M Griffiths, S Mond, J Lonergan, A Mitchison, D

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Citation:: Body Image, 2022, 40, pp. 207-212
Issue Date:: 2022-03

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dc.contributor.author	Trompeter, N
dc.contributor.author	Bussey, K
dc.contributor.author	K Forbes, M
dc.contributor.author	Griffiths, S
dc.contributor.author	Mond, J
dc.contributor.author	Lonergan, A
dc.contributor.author	Mitchison, D
dc.date.accessioned	2023-05-05T02:13:20Z
dc.date.available	2021-12-11
dc.date.available	2023-05-05T02:13:20Z
dc.date.issued	2022-03
dc.identifier.citation	Body Image, 2022, 40, pp. 207-212
dc.identifier.issn	1740-1445
dc.identifier.issn	1873-6807
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/170211
dc.description.abstract	Peer victimization has been related to weight/shape concerns in adolescents. However, a dearth of research has examined potential moderators of this association. The present study examined the concurrent and prospective associations between two types of peer victimization, appearance-based and non-appearance-based, and weight/shape concerns among adolescents, and whether these associations were moderated by appearance-based rejection sensitivity. Participants were 897 adolescents, aged 11-19 years (M = 14 years 8 months, SD = 1 year 4 months), who completed a range of self-report measures as part of the EveryBODY study, one year apart. Both forms of victimization were associated with concurrent, but not prospective weight/shape concerns. Additionally, the concurrent association between appearance-related victimization and weight/shape concerns was dependent on appearance-based rejection-sensitivity, with stronger associations at lower levels of appearance-based rejection-sensitivity. These findings support previous research linking peer victimization with concurrent weight/shape concerns in adolescents. However, the impact of peer victimization on increased weight/shape concerns was not observed.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Body Image
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.bodyim.2021.12.004
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	11 Medical and Health Sciences, 16 Studies in Human Society, 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Social Psychology
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Body Image
dc.subject.mesh	Bullying
dc.subject.mesh	Child
dc.subject.mesh	Crime Victims
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Peer Group
dc.subject.mesh	Self Report
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Peer Group
dc.subject.mesh	Body Image
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Child
dc.subject.mesh	Crime Victims
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Self Report
dc.subject.mesh	Bullying
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Body Image
dc.subject.mesh	Bullying
dc.subject.mesh	Child
dc.subject.mesh	Crime Victims
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Peer Group
dc.subject.mesh	Self Report
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.title	Peer victimization and weight/shape concerns in adolescents: Examining the moderating role of appearance-based rejection sensitivity.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	40
utslib.location.activity	Netherlands
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utslib.for	16 Studies in Human Society
utslib.for	17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Clinical Psychology
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Abstract:

Peer victimization has been related to weight/shape concerns in adolescents. However, a dearth of research has examined potential moderators of this association. The present study examined the concurrent and prospective associations between two types of peer victimization, appearance-based and non-appearance-based, and weight/shape concerns among adolescents, and whether these associations were moderated by appearance-based rejection sensitivity. Participants were 897 adolescents, aged 11-19 years (M = 14 years 8 months, SD = 1 year 4 months), who completed a range of self-report measures as part of the EveryBODY study, one year apart. Both forms of victimization were associated with concurrent, but not prospective weight/shape concerns. Additionally, the concurrent association between appearance-related victimization and weight/shape concerns was dependent on appearance-based rejection-sensitivity, with stronger associations at lower levels of appearance-based rejection-sensitivity. These findings support previous research linking peer victimization with concurrent weight/shape concerns in adolescents. However, the impact of peer victimization on increased weight/shape concerns was not observed.

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