dc.contributor.author	Thompson, Daria Chantal
dc.date.accessioned	2017-10-17T19:43:44Z
dc.date.available	2017-10-17T19:43:44Z
dc.date.issued	2017-09
dc.identifier.other	B75D0653-1E10-D6B0-4FF8-54A77B54C967	UUID
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10428/2924
dc.description.abstract	Body image dissatisfaction is a common experience among women of various races and ethnicities, and there are several components that affect one’s body image. However, there has been limited research into potential components that affect body image in Black women. This study examined the relationship between body size, skin tone, and hair type and body image in Black and White women. Participants completed a series of questionnaires to measure the extent to which Black and White women were satisfied with their body size, skin tone, hair type, and overall appearance. Participants also identified their actual and ideal body size, skin tone, and hair types, as well as what they believed a romantic partner would prefer in those areas. For Black women, the results indicated the three predictors collectively explained 69.5% of the variance (R2 = 0.695, F(3, 148) = 112.45, p < .001). The Body Size Satisfaction Scale was most predictive (β = .66, p < .001), followed by the Hair Type Satisfaction Scale (β = .18, p = .002) and the Skin Tone Satisfaction Scale (β = .15, p = .004). For White women, the results indicated the three predictors collectively explained 74.0% of the variance (R2 = 0.74, F(3, 283) = 268.123 p < .001. The Body Size Satisfaction Scale was the most predictive (β = .74, p < .001). The Skin Tone Satisfaction Scale (β = .14, p = .001) and Hair Type Satisfaction Scale (β = .13, p < .001) were also predictive. Black women were significantly more satisfied with their body size and skin tone as compared to White women whereas White women were significantly more satisfied with their hair type than Black women. The results of this study highlight the fact that there are other important components related to one’s body image for both Black and White women. Overall, the results of this study partially support previous research; therefore more research needs to be conducted to better understand the importance of these factors in body image.	en_US
dc.description.tableofcontents	I. INTRODUCTION.1 \| II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE4 \| Body Size...4 \| Skin Tone...6 \| Hair Type...9 \| Current Study...11 \| III. MATERIALS AND METHOD...13 \| Participants...13 \| Sampling Procedure.13 \| Sample Size..14 \| Materials..14 \| Demographics14 \| Body Satisfaction Questionnaire....15 \| Body Mass Index-Based Body Size Guides for Women.......15 \| Body Size Satisfaction Questionnaire....15 \| Skin Tone Images..16 \| Skin Tone Satisfaction Questionnaire....16 \| Hair Type Chart.....17 \| Hair Type Satisfaction Questionnaire....17 \| Procedure.18 \| IV. RESULTS19 \| Descriptive Statistics19 \| Overall Body Satisfaction: Regression Analysis.19 \| Comparison of Means: Independent Samples t test.20 \| Body Size, Hair Type, and Skin Tone Ratings21 \| Additional Analyses.23 \| V. DISCUSSION..27 \| FOOTNOTES..33 \| REFERENCE LIST.....34 \| APPENDIX A: Recruitment Email.51 \| APPENDIX B: Demographics.53 \| APPENDIX C: Body Satisfaction Questionnaire55 \| APPENDIX D: Body-Mass Index Based Images and Questions58 \| APPENDIX E: Body Size Questionnaire60 \| APPENDIX F: Skin Tone Images and Questions63 \| APPENDIX G: Skin Tone Questionnaire65 \| APPENDIX H: Hair Type Chart Images and Questions.68 \| APPENDIX I: Hair Type Questionnaire..70 \| APPENDIX J: Institutional Review Board Exemption Form..73 \|	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.subject	Body image in women	en_US
dc.subject	Women, Black	en_US
dc.subject	Body size	en_US
dc.subject	Human skin color	en_US
dc.subject	Hair	en_US
dc.title	Factors Related to Body Image in Black Women	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US
dc.contributor.department	Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy in the Dewar College of Education and Human Services	en_US
dc.description.advisor	Branscome, Jennifer
dc.description.committee	Kelley, Heather
dc.description.committee	Wasieleski, David
dc.description.degree	M.S.	en_US
dc.description.major	Clinical Counseling Psychology	en_US