<p>Despite the growing popularity of body positivity and body neutrality on social media, their scientific differentiation remains unclear. Body positivity involves acceptance and a positive attitude toward one’s body regardless of societal ideals, whereas body neutrality emphasizes a non-judgmental focus on body functionality. This study aimed to examine the relationships between body positivity and body neutrality, self-esteem, body image, mindfulness, and gratitude. A total of 201 adults (56.7% women; <i>M</i> = 28.11; <i>SD</i> = 11.84) completed the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Body Evaluation Scale, Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire: Short-Form, Gratitude Questionnaire and a survey measuring the self-reported level of body positivity and body neutrality. Body positivity and body neutrality were positively correlated with all psychological variables (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Body positivity was predicted by self-esteem and body image (<i>R²</i> = 0.41), whereas body neutrality was predicted by self-esteem, gratitude, and mindfulness (<i>R²</i> = 0.30). The high and low groups differed significantly in all variables except for the Observing facet of mindfulness. The value of the shared variance coefficient between body positivity and neutrality (<i>ρ²</i> = 0.23) indicated the presence of distinct constructs. The findings support the distinctiveness of body positivity and body neutrality, and highlight their relevance to psychological well-being.</p>

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Relationship between body positivity and body neutrality with body image, self-esteem, mindfulness and gratitude

  • Anna Lipińska

摘要

Despite the growing popularity of body positivity and body neutrality on social media, their scientific differentiation remains unclear. Body positivity involves acceptance and a positive attitude toward one’s body regardless of societal ideals, whereas body neutrality emphasizes a non-judgmental focus on body functionality. This study aimed to examine the relationships between body positivity and body neutrality, self-esteem, body image, mindfulness, and gratitude. A total of 201 adults (56.7% women; M = 28.11; SD = 11.84) completed the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Body Evaluation Scale, Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire: Short-Form, Gratitude Questionnaire and a survey measuring the self-reported level of body positivity and body neutrality. Body positivity and body neutrality were positively correlated with all psychological variables (p < 0.05). Body positivity was predicted by self-esteem and body image ( = 0.41), whereas body neutrality was predicted by self-esteem, gratitude, and mindfulness ( = 0.30). The high and low groups differed significantly in all variables except for the Observing facet of mindfulness. The value of the shared variance coefficient between body positivity and neutrality (ρ² = 0.23) indicated the presence of distinct constructs. The findings support the distinctiveness of body positivity and body neutrality, and highlight their relevance to psychological well-being.