The Role of Body Image on Psychosocial Outcomes in People With Diabetes and People With an Amputation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Research indicates that body image disturbance is associated with poorer psychosocial outcomes for individuals with physical health conditions, with poorest body image reported for individuals with visible bodily changes. Using White's (2000) theoretical model of body image the present paper aimed to examine the nature of these relationships in two distinct groups: individuals with an amputation and individuals with diabetes. It was hypothesized that body image disturbance would be associated with psychosocial outcomes and would mediate the relationships between self-ideal discrepancy and personal investment in psychosocial outcomes.

Methods

Individuals with diabetes (N = 212) and individuals with an amputation (N = 227) provided details regarding

SUBMITTER: McDonald S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7829667 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature