The Effect of Ethnic Identification and Social Group Affiliation on Body Image Satisfaction amongAsian-American College Students : The Effect of Ethnic Identification and Social Group Affiliation on Body Image Satisfaction among Asian-American College Students
The Effect of Ethnic Identification and Social Group Affiliation on Body Image Satisfaction among Asian-American College Students
- 주제(키워드) Asian-American , college students , ethnic identification , reference group , body image satisfaction
- 발행기관 대한가정학회
- 발행년도 2007
- 총서유형 Journal
- UCI G704-001557.2007.8.1.005
- KCI ID ART001058557
초록/요약
This study focuses on the relationship between ethnic identity of Asian-Americans and their appreciation of their ethnic body features, based on reference group theory. A convenience sample of 60 male and 52 female students from various Asian ethnicities attending a mid-western university was used for the study. A 2 (gender) by 2 (ethnic identification) by 2 (socializing group) analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) on body image satisfaction as dependent variable and Body Mass Index score as a covariate was conducted. A significant main effect of ethnic identification was found, which indicates the more respondents identified with their ethnic group, the more likely they were to be satisfied with their appearance. The social group affiliation main effect was not significant. The impact of ethnic identification was significant only for those respondents who socialize more with Americans than with Asians. The results support the idea that one's ethnic group functions as a reference group, which influences body image appraisals.
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