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Portingale J, Kenny J, Fuller-Tyszkiewicz M, Krug I. Effects of videoconferencing use on momentary changes in disordered eating urges, body dissatisfaction, and mood. EUROPEAN EATING DISORDERS REVIEW 2024; 32:201-214. [PMID: 37805970 DOI: 10.1002/erv.3036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to a global surge in videoconferencing use for work/study-related reasons. Although these platforms heighten exposure to one's image, the implications of videoconferencing use on body image and eating concerns remain scantly examined. This study sought to investigate, in an Australian sample, whether videoconferencing for work/study-related reasons predicted increases in body dissatisfaction (BD), urge to engage in disordered eating (DE; restrictive eating, exercise, overeating/purging), and negative mood at the state level. Participants (N = 482, 78.8% women, Mage = 20.5 years [SD = 5.3]) completed baseline demographic measures, accompanied by an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) of videoconferencing for work/study-related reasons, BD, DE urges, and negative mood six times a day for 7 days via a smartphone application. Most participants (n = 429; 89.0%) reported state-based videoconferencing use during the EMA phase. Consistent with expectations, state-based videoconferencing use was associated with an increase in state-level urges to engage in exercise. However, contrary to predictions, state-based videoconferencing use was linked to a decrease in state-level BD at the next assessment point and failed to predict negative mood and urges to engage in restrictive eating or overeating/purging at the state level. Given the simplified measure of videoconferencing use, the current research is considered preliminary and future replication and extension, using more nuanced measures, is warranted.
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- Jade Portingale
- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Cook-Cottone C, Harriger JA, Tylka TL, Wood-Barcalow NL. Virtually possible: strategies for using telehealth in eating disorder treatment learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Eat Disord 2024; 32:99-119. [PMID: 37772856 DOI: 10.1080/10640266.2023.2261762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an abrupt shift from in-person to virtual treatment, and clinicians continue to offer telehealth due to its advantages. Telehealth may be a viable, effective, and safe treatment modality for many clients with eating disorders. We consider contemporary issues regarding the use of telehealth in eating disorder treatment and identify strategies to enhance its delivery. First, we emphasize key factors when choosing therapy delivery (telehealth, in-person, or hybrid). Second, we address telehealth-specific planning, preparation, safety, and privacy considerations. Third, we discuss how eating disorder assessment and evidence-based interventions can be adapted for telehealth delivery. Fourth, we raise telehealth-specific challenges related to group-based delivery and the therapeutic alliance offering alternative avenues for connection and engagement. We conclude with a discussion of how additional research is needed to refine the presented strategies, develop new strategies, and assess their efficacy and effectiveness.
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- Catherine Cook-Cottone
- Department of Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo, State University of New York
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Ji X, Zhan T, Zhu T. Impact of COVID-19 on negative body image: Evidence based on social media data. Soc Sci Med 2024; 340:116461. [PMID: 38071885 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Body experiences and conditions bear close relations to social development and human well-being. However, no consensus has been reached regarding the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on negative body image. Investigating a reliable relationship between COVID-19 and negative body image, we developed a dictionary of negative body image to obtain panel data on body image for 31 Chinese provinces/municipalities/autonomous regions. We compared negative body image before and after the pandemic and explored the impact of pandemic severity. The prevalence of negative body image decreased following the outbreak and remained at a relatively low level for two years. After controlling regional and temporal effects, we verified epidemic severity as an important predictor of the decline in negative body image. The findings suggest that the public is likely to accept their physical appearances during lockdown due to changes in lifestyle and the fear of mortality. This research has important implications for gaining insights into the dynamic transformation of public negative body image under the influence of catastrophic public health events.
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- Xinyu Ji
- Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China; Department of Psychology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing No. 4 High School, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China; Department of Psychology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Raveau MP, Goñi JI, Rodríguez JF, Paiva-Mack I, Barriga F, Hermosilla MP, Fuentes-Bravo C, Eyheramendy S. Natural language processing analysis of the psychosocial stressors of mental health disorders during the pandemic. NPJ MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2023; 2:17. [PMID: 38609516 PMCID: PMC10955824 DOI: 10.1038/s44184-023-00039-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Over the past few years, the COVID-19 pandemic has exerted various impacts on the world, notably concerning mental health. Nevertheless, the precise influence of psychosocial stressors on this mental health crisis remains largely unexplored. In this study, we employ natural language processing to examine chat text from a mental health helpline. The data was obtained from a chat helpline called Safe Hour from the "It Gets Better" project in Chile. This dataset encompass 10,986 conversations between trained professional volunteers from the foundation and platform users from 2018 to 2020. Our analysis shows a significant increase in conversations covering issues of self-image and interpersonal relations, as well as a decrease in performance themes. Also, we observe that conversations involving themes like self-image and emotional crisis played a role in explaining both suicidal behavior and depressive symptoms. However, anxious symptoms can only be explained by emotional crisis themes. These findings shed light on the intricate connections between psychosocial stressors and various mental health aspects in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- DILAB, Facultad de Ingeniería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Science, Technology, and Innovation Studies, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
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- Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
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- Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
- GobLab, Escuela de Gobierno, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
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Yang LJ, Knoll J, Kundu RV. Consumer attitudes toward aging skin during the COVID-19 pandemic. Int J Womens Dermatol 2023; 9:e095. [PMID: 37457381 PMCID: PMC10348726 DOI: 10.1097/jw9.0000000000000095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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The impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on consumer attitudes toward their skin has not been well characterized. Objective This study investigated how consumers' attitudes toward their skin changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted using REDCap. A total of 1,434 participants were recruited and consented to participate online through ResearchMatch. The survey gathered demographic information and assessed participants' attitudes toward their skin using a Likert scale. An ordered logistic regression analysis was performed. Results Nearly one-third of participants felt unhappy with their skin. Forty four percent feel less happy about their skin compared with 5 years earlier. The top skin concerns were eye puffiness (86.5%), loose skin (85.1%), uneven tone (84.9%), uneven texture (83.5%), and dry skin (81.4%). Video conferencing (31%), wearing masks (23%), and increased stress (21%) during the COVID-19 pandemic affected how participants felt about their skin. Compared with men, women were 1.6 to 1.8 times (P < .01) more likely to "strongly agree" that all 3 pandemic-related factors-video conferencing, wearing masks, and increased stress-affected how they felt about their skin. Younger age groups were 1.5 to 2.8 times (P < .01) more likely to answer in the top category for all 3 pandemic-related factors compared with the oldest age group. Limitations Recruitment of participants was limited to English-speaking adults aged 18 years or older who were registered on ResearchMatch, which underrepresents minority populations. Further studies should be conducted to elucidate how the pandemic affected perceptions of skin. Conclusion Skin aging is a significant concern among adults of all ages. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated skin concerns. Women and young adults are more likely to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in their attitudes toward their skin.
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- Lynna J. Yang
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Savage LR, Couture Bue AC. Objectifying the classroom: Examining self-objectification and its effects on cognitive resources within virtual class environments. Body Image 2023; 46:313-323. [PMID: 37429141 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2023.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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Videoconferencing platforms (i.e., Zoom) allow for continuous appearance monitoring via the self-view setting - raising concerns about self-objectification. Prior research indicates that self-objectification is associated with diminished cognitive performance, which may affect learning. This experiment examined how videoconferencing camera settings affect body image and cognitive performance. Female college students (n = 167) participated in a Zoom call with various camera settings: camera with self-view (i.e., others could see them and they could see themselves on screen), camera without self-view (i.e., others on the call could see them, but they could not see themselves), and camera off. After random assignment to condition, participants completed a collaborative exercise, answered questions related to self-objectification and body anxiety, and took a math test. Camera settings had no effect on state self-objectification or appearance anxiety. Participants in the camera without self-view condition demonstrated worse performance on the math test than those who had their cameras off, but no other pairwise comparisons were significant. Surprisingly, high trait self-objectifiers were not more sensitive to self-view camera exposure, though high trait self-objectification was associated with greater appearance anxiety across conditions. State self-objectification did not predict cognitive performance. Still, findings demonstrate a meaningful effect of camera settings on cognitive performance.
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- Leah R Savage
- Department of Communication & Journalism, University of Maine, 5724 Dunn Hall, Room 420, Orono, ME 04469, USA.
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Jarman HK, Prichard I, Yager Z, Fuller-Tyszkiewicz M, McLean SA, Damiano S, Krug I, Mitchison D, Fardouly J, Giles S, Hart L. Zooming in: The relationship between appearance concerns and perceived performance whilst videoconferencing among Australian adults. Body Image 2023; 44:170-177. [PMID: 36640689 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2022.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Videoconferencing for work/study purposes has increased rapidly due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Given this practice often involves viewing one's own video image, higher appearance concerns whilst videoconferencing may be linked to poorer performance whereby individuals may not feel they are able to engage or have control during a work/study meeting. The present study cross-sectionally examined whether both facial appearance concerns and fear of negative evaluation during videoconferencing for work/study purposes were directly and indirectly related to performance control and engagement, through self-focused attention and appearance distraction. Adult participants (N = 534, Mage = 26.32, SD = 11.08; 78% female) completed an online survey during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. Path analysis revealed direct and indirect effects, suggesting that heightened appearance self-consciousness was associated with greater self- and appearance-focused attention. In turn, this was related to impaired performance during videoconferencing. Multigroup analyses demonstrated that the magnitude of the proposed correlational effects were comparable across men and women. Given the ongoing reliance on videoconferencing, these findings have important theoretical and practical implications.
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- Hannah K Jarman
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia.
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- Health & Exercise Science, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia; Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia Institute for Health and Sport, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Translational Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia; Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Ganson KT, Hallward L, Rodgers RF, Testa A, Jackson DB, Nagata JM. Contemporary screen use and symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among a national sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults. Eat Weight Disord 2023; 28:10. [PMID: 36790649 PMCID: PMC9930713 DOI: 10.1007/s40519-023-01550-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Screen time has been previously linked to body dissatisfaction and eating disorder behaviors. However, less is known about whether use of common forms of screen technology is associated with symptoms of muscle dysmorphia (MD), which was the aim of this study. METHODS Data from the Canadian Study of Adolescent Health Behaviors (N = 2538) were analyzed. Associations between hours of use of six contemporary forms of recreational screen time, as well as total screen time, and symptoms of MD were determined using multiple linear regression models, stratified by gender, and adjusting for potential confounders. RESULTS Among both men and women, greater total screen time and texting were associated with greater symptoms of MD; however, differences emerged across the screen time modalities by gender. Among women, video chatting was most strongly associated with symptoms of MD, while social media use was most strongly associated with symptoms of MD among men. CONCLUSION Findings add to the growing literature documenting the potentially harmful correlates of screen time by including MD symptomatology. Findings have important implications for health care, public health, and policymaking professionals. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V, cross-sectional descriptive study.
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- Kyle T Ganson
- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, 246 Bloor Street W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1V4, Canada.
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- School of Kinesiology, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Applied Psychology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Psychiatric Emergency & Acute Care, Lapeyronie Hospital, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Management, Policy and Community Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Hart LM, Mitchison D, Fuller-Tyszkiewicz M, Giles S, Fardouly J, Jarman HK, Damiano SR, McLean SA, Prichard I, Yager Z, Krug I. "Can you see me?" Videoconferencing and eating disorder risk during COVID-19: Anxiety, impairment, and mediators. Int J Eat Disord 2023; 56:235-246. [PMID: 36331070 PMCID: PMC10100378 DOI: 10.1002/eat.23844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The use of videoconferencing has increased during the pandemic, creating prolonged exposure to self-image. This research aimed to investigate whether eating disorder (ED) risk was associated with videoconferencing performance for work or study and to explore whether the use of safety behaviors and self-focused attention mediated the relationship between ED risk and perceived control over performance anxiety, impaired engagement, or avoidance of videoconferencing for work or study. METHOD In 2020, an online survey was distributed within Australia to those aged over 18 years via academic and social networks, measuring: use of videoconferencing for work/study, demographics, ED risk, safety behaviors for appearance concerns, self-focused attention, perceived control over performance anxiety, perceived engagement impairment, and avoidance of videoconferencing. A total of 640 participants (77.3% female, Mage = 26.2 years) returned complete data and were included in analyses. RESULTS 245 participants (38.7%) were considered at-risk for EDs (SCOFF > 2). Those at-risk reported significantly more safety behaviors, self-focused attention, impaired engagement, and avoidance, plus lower perceived control over performance anxiety than those not at-risk. Multiple mediation models found the effects of ED risk on control over performance anxiety, impaired engagement, and avoidance were partially mediated by safety behaviors and self-focused attention. DISCUSSION Our cross-sectional findings suggest videoconferencing for work/study-related purposes is associated with performance anxiety, impaired engagement, and avoidance among individuals at-risk for EDs. Poorer videoconferencing outcomes appear more strongly related to social anxiety variables than ED status. Clinicians and educators may need to provide extra support for those using videoconferencing. PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE Because videoconferencing often involves seeing your own image (via self-view) we wondered whether the appearance concerns experienced by those with eating disorders (EDs) might interfere with the ability to focus on or to contribute to work/study videoconferencing meetings. We found that although those with EDs experience more impairments in their videoconferencing engagement/contribution, these were linked just as strongly to social anxiety as they were to appearance concerns.
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- Laura M Hart
- Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia.,EMBodiED Research, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.,The Body Confident Collective, Coffs Habour, New South Wales, Australia
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- Translational Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- EMBodiED Research, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- EMBodiED Research, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- The Body Confident Collective, Coffs Habour, New South Wales, Australia.,College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- The Body Confident Collective, Coffs Habour, New South Wales, Australia.,Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Footscray, Victoria, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Hryniewicz A, Wilczyńska D, Krokosz D, Hryniewicz K, Lipowski M. Well-Being of High-Level Managers during the Pandemic: The Role of Fear of Negative Appearance, Anxiety, and Eating Behaviors. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 20:637. [PMID: 36612958 PMCID: PMC9819066 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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(1) Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented changes in the contemporary world, significantly affecting the work of companies, especially management staff. This study investigated whether fear about one's health (caused by the pandemic, disordered eating attitudes, or concerns about one's body image) has a negative relationship with the well-being of managers. (2) Methods: N = 354 managers (222 women, 126 men, and 6 people with no gender identity) participated in the study. The following psychometric instruments were used: the psychological well-being scale, the coronavirus anxiety scale, the fear of negative appearance evaluation scale, and the eating attitude test-26. Results: the fear of negative appearance influenced the well-being of the studied managers. However, this relation was mediated by dieting as well as bulimia and food preoccupation. (4) Conclusions: the well-being level depended on the managers' positive body images, but only when mediated by healthy dieting and eating attitudes. While the well-being level of managers was high, it is worth further exploring how they can flourish and develop in life and work, which can also transfer to the quality of life of their co-workers and companies. However, the subject of the well-being of managers warrants more research; for example, by considering different moderators, such as job experience, gender, and age. Moreover, experimental studies examining the effectiveness of different interventions for the physical and mental health of managers could be worth investigating.
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- Anna Hryniewicz
- Faculty of Physical Education, Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Education, Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Education, Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Marketing and Quantitative Methods, Faculty of Management and Quality Science, Gdynia Maritime University, 81-225 Gdynia, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Education, Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland
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Prince T, McLoughlin L, Lagopoulos J, Elwyn R, Hermens DF. The neural correlates of socio-cognitive factors and eating disorders in young people: A systematic review. J Psychiatr Res 2022; 156:647-659. [PMID: 36375232 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.10.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although the primary aetiology of Eating Disorders (ED) remains unknown, research suggests a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and cultural/environmental factors. This paper aims to systematically review the literature on neuroimaging studies that measure socio-cognitive factors, in the context of body dissatisfaction and EDs in young people. Specifically, our aim was to identify patterns in the findings linked to social media-type behaviours. METHODS The review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. 799 papers were identified in the database search and 38 studies were selected based on exclusion and inclusion criteria. Selected studies were assessed using the National Institute of Health study quality assessment tool. RESULTS Findings point to state-related impairments in inhibitory control and salient emotional processing. Anorexia Nervosa(AN) showed impaired set-shifting abilities, working memory and decision making, while altered activation in attention networks and associated difficulties with conflict resolution were seen for Bulimia Nervosa(BN) and Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders(OSFED). AN and BN also demonstrated altered sensitivity to food-related stimuli in striatal regions, suggesting aberrant top-down emotional-cognitive control. ED participants also show deficits in body representation, impaired control over social behaviours and altered integration of visual and body perception. DISCUSSION These findings support the notion that socio-cognitive dysfunctions in ED are underpinned by a distributed network of structural and functional brain changes which influence the way young people with ED interact with and respond to social media, and ultimately places at them at increased risk for body image disturbances. This Review was registered with the PROSPERO International Register of Systematic Reviews, Registration number CRD42021270696.
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- Taliah Prince
- Thompson Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, 12 Innovation Parkway, Birtinya, Queensland, 4575, Australia.
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- University of South Australia, 101 Currie Street, Adelaide, South Adelaide, 5000, Australia
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- Thompson Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, 12 Innovation Parkway, Birtinya, Queensland, 4575, Australia
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- Thompson Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, 12 Innovation Parkway, Birtinya, Queensland, 4575, Australia
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- Thompson Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, 12 Innovation Parkway, Birtinya, Queensland, 4575, Australia
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Luse A, Burkman J, Stewart E. The Impact of Self-Perceived Facial Attractiveness on Webcam Use. JOURNAL OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/08874417.2022.2143454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Andy Luse
- Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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- Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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Almutairi MF, Alhassan OM, AbdElneam AI, Alsenaid A. An Analysis of Aesthetic Concerns Identified by Video Conferencing. Cureus 2022; 14:e31036. [PMID: 36475135 PMCID: PMC9718923 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Background During and after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there was a significant increase in the demand for aesthetic procedures nationwide. We believe that one of the factors contributing to this increase was the use of video conferencing apps. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the aesthetic concerns that were identified by video conferencing. Methodology In Saudi Arabia, an observational, cross-sectional study was conducted from February to April, 2022. An online survey was used to assess the aesthetic concerns raised by video conferencing. The survey addressed multiple aspects, including demographic data, information on video call utilization, the attentional focus of the participants during video calls, and new appearance concerns identified on video calls. Results The survey successfully captured 432 adult participants. More than 85% of participants disliked at least one character of their appearance during video conferencing. The skin color type (based on the Fitzpatrick scale), time spent on video calls, and visual focus during the virtual meeting were significantly correlated with self-perception of new disliked features. Conclusion Video conferencing showed a significant statistical correlation with identified disliked facial/body features in both genders. People with skin color type III were less likely to perceive a disliked feature through video conferencing applications. The likelihood of having a disliked feature was significantly higher among individuals who spent up to one hour per day using video calls. Additionally, those who mainly paid attention to their face or body during virtual meetings were more likely to have disliked features.
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- Mansour F Almutairi
- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Shaqra, SAU
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Saud Hospital, Unaizah, SAU
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Shaqra, SAU
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Shaqra, SAU
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The cessation of in-person teaching to reduce the spread of COVID-19 dramatically increased the use of videoconferencing for home learning among adolescents. RECENT FINDINGS A consistent finding across studies assessing the relationship between videoconferencing and appearance concerns was that time spent focused on self-view was related to greater appearance concerns. Videoconferencing was associated with an increase in desire for cosmetic surgery and other nonsurgical treatments. Among those at risk of eating disorders, videoconferencing was associated with more appearance-management behaviours and less engagement in the video call. Research to date has been correlational and predominantly involved White, adult women in the USA and in Australia, leaving important gaps in our knowledge, especially around impacts on adolescents. SUMMARY Given their vulnerability to appearance concerns, we encourage practitioners to speak to adolescents about their use of videoconferencing and how they can migitate the potential negative impacts on body image.
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Siddegowda S, Sharma MK, Satyanarayan VH, Thakur PC. Making the body public: Implications of the new standards of body-image. Int J Soc Psychiatry 2022; 69:799-802. [PMID: 35786063 DOI: 10.1177/00207640221109163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Service for Healthy Use of Technology (SHUT) Clinic, National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, St. Philomena's College (Autonomous), PG Studies & Research Center, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, SHUT Clinic, National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Harriger JA, Pfund GN. Looking beyond zoom fatigue: The relationship between video chatting and appearance satisfaction in men and women. Int J Eat Disord 2022; 55:923-932. [PMID: 35506428 DOI: 10.1002/eat.23722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The COVID-19 pandemic led to a transition to the utilization of video chatting services as the main form of communication for work, family, and friends. However, the repercussions of this change are not fully known, and issues regarding appearance satisfaction are particularly salient. The purpose of the current study was to examine the relationship between video chatting and appearance satisfaction in a sample of men and women. METHOD The current study utilizes cross-sectional data from 618 participants (Age: M = 33.2; 54.1% women) to evaluate whether average video chat usage predicts appearance satisfaction, and whether this association is dependent upon appearance comparison or self-objectification. RESULTS Results indicated that individuals who spent more time video chatting reported higher appearance satisfaction. Additionally, appearance comparison and self-objectification were not significant moderators, and the association between video chat usage and appearance satisfaction did not differ based on gender. Usage of the touch-up feature, gallery view, and amount of time spent looking at oneself were associated with appearance comparisons, while adjusting lighting and camera angles and amount of time spent looking at oneself were associated with self-objectification. DISCUSSION The results may indicate that while overall time spent video chatting may be associated with lower appearance concerns, examination of the usage of specific features on video chatting platforms may be important to assess in the future. PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE This study demonstrates that overall time spent video chatting may be associated with lower appearance concerns. The usage, however, of specific features on video chatting platforms, such as touch-up feature, gallery view, and amount of time spent looking at oneself were associated with appearance comparisons. Additionally, adjusting lighting and camera angles, and amount of time spent looking at oneself are associated with self-objectification.
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- Jennifer A Harriger
- Department of Social Science, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, USA
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- Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of Washington in St. Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
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Ceci F, Di Carlo F, Burkauskas J, Salone A, De Luca I, Cicconcelli D, Giorgetti V, La Fratta I, Todaro A, Simonato P, Martinotti G, di Giannantonio M, Corazza O. Physical Activity and Exercise Addiction During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Italy. Int J Ment Health Addict 2022; 21:1-21. [PMID: 35469185 PMCID: PMC9020546 DOI: 10.1007/s11469-022-00815-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Severe restrictive measures were implemented globally to limit the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic leading to significant lifestyle changes and impacting on both the physical and the mental health of citizens. Caught by the fear of getting sick, some individuals have adopted behaviors which favored the development of exercise addiction (EA). Our aim was to evaluate physical activity habits and the risk of EA in the general Italian population during phase 1 of the lockdown. The role of appearance anxiety (AA), self-compassion, and use of performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs) as predictors of EA development were investigated. A comparison between physically active subjects with the inactive ones was also included. Between April and May 2020, an online survey was conducted across Italy. Nine hundred thirty-six answers were collected. The rate of EA in the physically active sample (782 subjects) was 4.1%. The physically active group showed higher SCS scores and a greater use of PIEDs. Of the physically active participants, 84.2% reported variations in their fitness routine. Perceived benefit of exercising resulted significantly higher in those with EA. Subjects with EA reported stronger motivation in engaging in physical activity as for "physical wellness," "psychological well-being," and "sexual attractiveness and confidence in relationship." A higher level of AA, a lower level of self-compassion, and a higher perceived benefit of exercising during lockdown were all significant predictors for the presence of EA. Our findings suggest that the fear of getting sick from Covid-19, combined with radical changes in the lifestyles induced by the lockdown and individual personological characteristics, can favor the development of EA and related phenomena in the general population.
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- Franca Ceci
- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging, Clinical Sciences, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging, Clinical Sciences, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Laboratory of Behavioral Medicine, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging, Clinical Sciences, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
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- Department of Clinical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
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- Department of Clinical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
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- Department of Medical and Oral Sciences and Biotechnologies, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging, Clinical Sciences, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging, Clinical Sciences, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Stewart MP, Stapleton P. Videoconferencing and Appearance-Related Anxiety's Impact on Body Dissatisfaction: An Australian Investigation. Psychol Rep 2022:332941221082261. [PMID: 35333673 DOI: 10.1177/00332941221082261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The pandemic resulted in increased use of videoconferencing. This study investigated whether Appearance-Related Anxiety, Videoconferencing Appearance-Focused Behaviours, and Weekly Videoconferencing Time contributed to state body dissatisfaction in 191 community Australians. Results indicated moderate to strong positive correlations between the three constructs, a weak negative correlation for weekly video time, although no correlation for total week video time. The three constructs predicted state body dissatisfaction when controlling for age and gender and Appearance Related Anxiety mediated Videoconferencing Appearance-Focused Behaviours and body dissatisfaction. The impact of videoconference communication on body dissatisfaction is discussed.
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- Marni P Stewart
- School of Psychology, 3555Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- School of Psychology, 3555Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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Schneider J, Pegram G, Gibson B, Talamonti D, Tinoco A, Craddock N, Matheson E, Forshaw M. A mixed-studies systematic review of the experiences of body image, disordered eating, and eating disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Int J Eat Disord 2022; 56:26-67. [PMID: 35322449 PMCID: PMC9087368 DOI: 10.1002/eat.23706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This systematic review assessed the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions on body image, disordered eating (DE), and eating disorder outcomes. METHODS After registration on PROSPERO, a search was conducted for papers published between December 1, 2019 and August 1, 2021, using the databases PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, CINAHL Plus, AMED, MEDLINE, ERIC, EMBASE, Wiley, and ProQuest (dissertations and theses). RESULTS Data from 75 qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies were synthesized using a convergent integrated approach and presented narratively within four themes: (1) disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) variability in the improvement or exacerbation of symptoms; (3) factors associated with body image and DE outcomes; (4) unique challenges for marginalized and underrepresented groups. Disruptions due to the pandemic included social and functional restrictions. Although most studies reported a worsening of concerns, some participants also reported symptom improvement or no change as a result of the pandemic. Factors associated with worse outcomes included psychological, individual, social, and eating disorder-related variables. Individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ reported unique concerns during COVID-19. DISCUSSION There is large variability in individuals' responses to COVID-19 and limited research exploring the effect of the pandemic on body image, DE, and eating disorder outcomes using longitudinal and experimental study designs. In addition, further research is required to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on body image and eating concerns among minoritized, racialized, underrepresented, or otherwise marginalized participants. Based on the findings of this review, we make recommendations for individuals, researchers, clinicians, and public health messaging. PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE This review of 75 studies highlights the widespread negative impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions have had on body image and disordered eating outcomes. It also identifies considerable variations in both the improvement and exacerbation of said outcomes that individuals, researchers, clinicians, and other public health professionals should be mindful of if we are to ensure that vulnerable people get the tailored support they require.
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- Jekaterina Schneider
- Centre for Appearance Research, Department of Health and Social SciencesUniversity of the West of EnglandBristolUK
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- Centre for Appearance Research, Department of Health and Social SciencesUniversity of the West of EnglandBristolUK
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of HealthLiverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpoolUK
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- Research Centre and Centre EPICMontreal Heart InstituteMontrealQuebecCanada
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- Centre for Appearance Research, Department of Health and Social SciencesUniversity of the West of EnglandBristolUK
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- Centre for Appearance Research, Department of Health and Social SciencesUniversity of the West of EnglandBristolUK
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- Centre for Appearance Research, Department of Health and Social SciencesUniversity of the West of EnglandBristolUK
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of HealthLiverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpoolUK
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Sarangi A, Yadav S, Gude J, Amor W. Video Conferencing Dysmorphia: Assessment of Pandemic-Related Body Dysmorphia and Implications for the Post-lockdown Era. Cureus 2022; 14:e22965. [PMID: 35411264 PMCID: PMC8989628 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.22965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to global effects on human interaction and mental health. The most drastic changes are seen in ways people continue to stay connected with each other. Video-conferencing applications like Zoom gained popularity and have become the primary means of communication for social or work events and meetings. These applications have also in many places replaced face-to-face healthcare visits and have penetrated school-based learning. The long-term implications of this digital technology on self-esteem and body image require further study. Main Body: Video-conferencing applications have led to people being more conscious of their appearance and this has resulted in increased cases of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). There is increased focus on body appearance and cosmetic procedures to fix minor defects. Although the treatment for BDD is like depression, it requires the personalization of therapy specific to the needs of the patient. Conclusion: In this review, we aim to highlight the impact of the pandemic on body image and the long-term implications of virtual conferencing. The review also highlights available pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches in the management of body dysmorphic disorder related to virtual video conferencing.
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Pourani MR, Ghalamkarpour F. Perceived impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on body dysmorphic disorder and anxiety among population seeking cosmetic procedures. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:1352-1355. [PMID: 35124884 PMCID: PMC9115245 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Introduction COVID‐19‐related anxiety and preventative actions like the widespread shutdown of beauty‐related services emerged as a stressful condition for BDD patients seeking expert opinions. Material and methods We conducted a cross‐sectional investigation to assess anxiety symptoms (by CDAS) and BDD (via BDD‐YBOCS questionnaire) in patients referred to the esthetic clinic. Results A total of 120 individuals (106 females and 14 males; mean age: 45.53 ± 11.84) were evaluated. 13.3% of subjects were diagnosed with BDD; 79.2%, 17.5%, and 3.3% of them perceived none or mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of anxiety, respectively. Conclusion Anxiety was not connected with BDD in our investigation. Further evaluation of other psychiatric disorders associated with anxiety and BDD was recommended.
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Ratan R, Miller DB, Bailenson JN. Facial Appearance Dissatisfaction Explains Differences in Zoom Fatigue. CYBERPSYCHOLOGY, BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL NETWORKING 2022; 25:124-129. [PMID: 34842445 PMCID: PMC8864415 DOI: 10.1089/cyber.2021.0112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Viewing self-video during videoconferences potentially causes negative self-focused attention that contributes to virtual meeting (VM) or “Zoom” fatigue. The present research examines this proposition, focusing on facial dissatisfaction—feeling unhappy about one's own facial appearance—as a potential psychological mechanism of VM fatigue. A study of survey responses from a panel of 613 adults found that VM fatigue was 14.9 percent higher for women than for men, and 11.1 percent higher for Asian than for White participants. These gender and race/ethnicity differences were found to be mediated by facial dissatisfaction. This study replicates earlier VM fatigue research, extends the theoretical understanding of facial dissatisfaction as a psychological mechanism of VM fatigue, and suggests that practical approaches to mitigating VM fatigue could include implementing technological features that reduce self-focused attention during VMs (e.g., employing avatars).
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- Rabindra Ratan
- Department of Media & Information, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Department of Communication, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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Thawanyarat K, Francis S, Kim T, Arquette C, Morrison S, Nazerali R. The Zoom Effect: A Google Trends Analysis. Aesthet Surg J 2022; 42:NP76-NP82. [PMID: 34581762 PMCID: PMC8513406 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjab347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Increased video-chatting, stimulated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has been correlated with increased appearance concerns. Initial lockdown restrictions correlated with a decrease in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery case volumes. Objectives We aim to delineate public interest in aesthetic procedures surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic via Google Trends (GT). We hypothesize that because of the pandemic, public interest in plastic surgery procedures increased, especially localized above the shoulder. Methods Trends in the US for given search terms and volumes were gathered via Google Trends between January 2015 to March 2021. The search volumes were normalized, and a bivariate regression analysis of panel data was then applied to the aggregate trendlines to determine if a statistically significant change in search volume occurred following the stay-at-home orders. Results The following search terms had statistically significant (p < 0.000) increases in search volumes after February 2020: blepharoplasty, Botox, brachioplasty, breast implant removal, breast reduction, brow lift, buccal fat removal, hair transplantation, lip augmentation, mentoplasty, otoplasty, platysmaplasty, rhinoplasty, and thighplasty. Chi-squared analysis demonstrated a statistically significant association (Chi-squared = 4.812, p = 0.028) between increases in search volume and above the shoulder procedures. Conclusions Public interest in above the shoulder surgical procedures showed a statistically significant increase following February 2020 compared to below the shoulder procedures. Continued examination of specific procedure trends, as well as determining correlations with more accurate procedural datasets, will provide increased insight into consumers’ mindsets and to what extent video conferencing plays on the public’s interest in pursuing aesthetic surgery.
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- Kometh Thawanyarat
- Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, AU/UGA Medical Partnership, Athens, GA, USA
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- Stanford University, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Choukas-Bradley S, Maheux AJ, Roberts SR, Hutchinson EA, Lu C, Ladouceur CD, Silk JS. Picture Perfect During a Pandemic? Body Image Concerns and Depressive Symptoms in U.S. Adolescent Girls During the COVID-19 Lockdown. JOURNAL OF CHILDREN AND MEDIA 2022; 16:481-492. [PMID: 36582543 PMCID: PMC9793862 DOI: 10.1080/17482798.2022.2039255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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The stay-at-home orders of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted U.S. adolescents' lives in numerous ways during the spring of 2020, including substantial changes to in-person routines and increased reliance on digital media. For adolescent girls, stay-at-home practices may have implications for body image concerns. In this research brief, we examine adolescent girls' pandemic-related body image concerns and longitudinal associations with depressive symptoms. The sample included 93 U.S. adolescent girls (M age = 15.01; 68.8% White), with approximately 2/3 at temperamental risk for depression. Participants self-reported their depressive symptoms and pandemic-related body image concerns via online surveys at three assessments: Time 1 occurred in April/May 2020, approximately one month into stay-at-home orders, followed by two-week and seven-month follow-up assessments. Two pandemic-related body image concerns were assessed: (1) concerns about disrupted appearance-management routines and (2) evaluating one's appearance on video-chat. Both forms of pandemic-related body image concerns predicted depressive symptoms two weeks later, and concerns about disrupted routines also predicted depressive symptoms seven months later. In an era of social distancing, frequent technology-based interactions, and disrupted routines, future work should continue to investigate adolescents' body image concerns and the implications for longer-term mental health outcomes.
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- University of Delaware, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
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- Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh
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- Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh
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- Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh
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Adverse Events Following COVID-19 Vaccine in Patients Previously Injected with Facial Filler: Scoping Review and Case Report. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app112210888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The “Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee 17 December 2020 Meeting Briefing Document”, formulated by the FDA, reported three cases of swelling in areas previously injected with HA filler, introducing the possible relationship between a COVID-19 vaccine and adverse events in areas previously injected with HA fillers. The aim of this research is to report a case of an adverse event following a COVID-19 vaccine in a patient previously injected with facial filler. Furthermore, a scoping review on the same topic was performed. The research was carried out on the electronic databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Scopus. The selection process identified four articles as eligible for inclusion in the review. Nineteen patients, including the described case report, who experienced an adverse event following a COVID-19 vaccine in areas previously injected with facial filler were identified. Adverse events following a COVID-19 vaccine in patients previously injected with facial filler appear to be rare. A high BDDE cross-linking rate and/or a low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid filler may have a higher tardive adverse event rate when triggered.
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Chen J, Chow A, Fadavi D, Long C, Sun AH, Cooney CM, Broderick KP. The Zoom Boom: How Video Calling Impacts Attitudes Towards Aesthetic Surgery in the COVID-19 Era. Aesthet Surg J 2021; 41:NP2086-NP2093. [PMID: 34245237 PMCID: PMC8406860 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjab274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the widespread adoption of video calling. A parallel growth in aesthetic surgery demand has been documented. Objectives To identify associations between video call engagement and aesthetic surgery attitudes. Methods We distributed a cross-sectional survey via Amazon Mechanical Turk in November 2020. Respondents were asked to report their time spent video calling, video calling applications and features (eg, virtual backgrounds) they used, and aesthetic surgery attitudes using the 15-item Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale (ACSS; higher scores indicate greater acceptance). We compared ACSS scores between video call users and non-users using Student’s t-tests. We used Pearson’s correlation coefficient to quantify associations between ACSS scores and time spent on calls and multivariable analysis to estimate associations between video call engagement and ACSS scores. Results A total of 295 respondents (mean age, 37.6; 49.5% female) completed the survey. Across all video call applications surveyed, video call users had higher ACSS scores than non-users. Increased time respondents spent looking at their own face on video call was moderately associated with higher ACSS scores (r=0.48, P<0.01), while time spent looking at another person’s face was not associated with a change in ACSS scores (r=0.09, P=0.11). Increased video call use was associated with higher ACSS scores. Conclusions Increased video calling use is associated with increased acceptance of aesthetic surgery. Although the clinical significance of ACSS scores can be better elucidated, plastic surgeons should consider the effects of video calling on patient motivations for aesthetic surgery in the COVID-19 era.
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- Jonlin Chen
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Pikoos TD, Buzwell S, Sharp G, Rossell SL. The Zoom Effect: Exploring the Impact of Video Calling on Appearance Dissatisfaction and Interest in Aesthetic Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Aesthet Surg J 2021; 41:NP2066-NP2075. [PMID: 34146086 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjab257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The popularity of videoconferencing platforms has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, concerns have been expressed regarding the potential for video calls to promote appearance dissatisfaction because individuals are exposed to an image of themselves on camera for extended periods. OBJECTIVES The aim of the current study was to characterize current video usage behaviors and their relation to appearance dissatisfaction and interest in aesthetic procedures in the general population. METHODS An online survey was completed by 335 adults currently living in Australia. Multiple aspects of video usage were assessed, including engagement in video-manipulation techniques to enhance appearance and the focus of visual attention (ie, on self or others) while on video calls. The Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire was administered to determine if video-use behaviors were associated with greater body image disturbance. RESULTS Over one-third of participants had identified new appearance concerns while on video. Dysmorphic concern was associated with self-focused attention, greater engagement in video-manipulation behaviors, and increasing appearance concerns due to their time on video calls. Individuals who identified new video-based appearance concerns reported greater interest in obtaining future beauty treatments (eg, waxing) and aesthetic procedures (eg, nonsurgical procedures such as antiwrinkle injections). CONCLUSIONS This is one of first empirical studies to report the potential consequences of video-call usage for increasing appearance dissatisfaction and dysmorphic concern, and to demonstrate a link between the use of video calls and interest in cosmetic procedures.
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- Toni D Pikoos
- Centre for Mental Health, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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Gender-Affirming Telepsychology During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations for Adult Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations. JOURNAL OF HEALTH SERVICE PSYCHOLOGY 2021; 47:181-189. [PMID: 34693297 PMCID: PMC8520334 DOI: 10.1007/s42843-021-00048-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The implementation of telepsychology soared in response to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For most health service psychologists, this surge preceded formal training in telepsychology. Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals reported significant vulnerabilities and health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure the health and well-being of adult transgender and gender diverse individuals during the COVD-19 pandemic and beyond, it is critical to promote the delivery of gender-affirming telepsychology. This article highlights clinical issues observed by health service psychologists at a high-volume gender clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors provide anticipatory guidance and recommendations to promote gender-affirming telepsychology.
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Video chat usage and the Big Five in women during the COVID-19 pandemic. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2021; 171:110537. [PMID: 35502305 PMCID: PMC9045806 DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2020.110537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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As the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an exchange of face-to-face interactions for virtual meetings across many circumstances, research is needed to understand how individuals differentially respond to the increase in video chatting. The current study evaluated how the Big Five traits were associated with video chat usage, such as use of video chat services prior to and following the beginning of the pandemic, contexts in which participants used these services (i.e. social, family, work/school), and whether people engaged in appearance comparison when video chatting. Participants were recruited through Prolific and responded to a cross-sectional online survey (n = 438; Mage = 31.3; 100% women) assessing video chat usage and the Big Five personality traits. Higher extraversion was associated with greater video chat usage prior to and following the beginning of the pandemic, while neuroticism predicted more frequent video chat appearance comparisons when accounting for age and the other Big Five traits. Findings are discussed regarding the implications of these associations, as well as future research opportunities to extend current findings.
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