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The Influence of Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control on Body Image: A Path-Analysis in Aspiring Fashion Models, Athletes and Students

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  • Donatella Di Corrado

    (Department of Sport Sciences, Kore University, Cittadella Universitaria, 94100 Enna, Italy)

  • Marinella Coco

    (Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy)

  • Maria Guarnera

    (Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Kore University, 94100 Enna, Italy)

  • Nelson Mauro Maldonato

    (Department of Neuroscience and Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80138 Naples, Italy)

  • Alessandro Quartiroli

    (Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA
    School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, UK)

  • Paola Magnano

    (Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Kore University, 94100 Enna, Italy)

Abstract

It is widely documented that negative body image is a significant public health concern due to its association with symptoms of disordered eating and worse psychological well-being. The purpose of the study was to develop a path model of intrapersonal dimensions (self-efficacy and internal locus of control) as antecedents of perceived stress toward females’ body dissatisfaction and eating attitude disorders. A total of 300 females, including 100 aspiring fashion models, 100 athletes and 100 students (controls), between 15 and 24 years of age (M = 19.6, SD = 1.85) participated in the study. Measures included level of psychological stress, self-efficacy and locus of control dimensions, body dissatisfaction and eating attitude disorder indices. A path analysis confirmed our research hypothesis. Comparing the three subsamples, we found better fit indexes in the two subgroups with elevated investment on their body image with respect the control group. More specifically, the model in the group of aspiring fashion models showed the best fit index. These results indicated that aspiring fashion models have a strong desire to maintain their low body mass or to become thinner. For this reason, a suitable involvement of expert health workers in the nutritional and psychological field could be extremely essential in the fashion world to maintain a healthier well-being.

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  • Donatella Di Corrado & Marinella Coco & Maria Guarnera & Nelson Mauro Maldonato & Alessandro Quartiroli & Paola Magnano, 2021. "The Influence of Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control on Body Image: A Path-Analysis in Aspiring Fashion Models, Athletes and Students," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-12, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:11:p:6128-:d:569880
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    1. Shelley L. Holden & Brooke E. Forester & Henry N. Williford & Erin Reilly, 2019. "Sport Locus of Control and Perceived Stress among College Student-Athletes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(16), pages 1-7, August.
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