Cited by 125Eating Disorders and BehaviorsBody Image and Dysmorphia StudiesImpact of Technology on Adolescents

BodiMojo: Efficacy of a Mobile-Based Intervention in Improving Body Image and Self-Compassion among Adolescents

Rodgers, Rachel F., Donovan, Elizabeth, Cousineau, Tara, Yates, Kayla, McGowan, Kayla, Cook, Elizabeth, Lowy, Alice S., Franko, Debra L.·2018·Journal of Youth and Adolescence

Abstract

Mobile interventions promoting positive body image are lacking. This study presents a randomized controlled evaluation of BodiMojo, a mobile application (app) intervention grounded in self-compassion to promote positive body image. A sample of 274 adolescents, mean (SD) age = 18.36 (1.34) years, 74% female, were allocated to a control group or used BodiMojo for 6 weeks. Appearance esteem, body image flexibility, appearance comparison, mood, and self-compassion were assessed at baseline, 6, and 12 weeks. Significant time by group interactions emerged for appearance esteem and self-compassion, with appearance esteem and self-compassion increasing in the intervention relative to the control group. These findings provide preliminary support for BodiMojo, a cost-effective mobile app for positive body image.

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Authors
Rodgers, R. F., Donovan, E., Cousineau, T., Yates, K., McGowan, K., Cook, E., Lowy, A. S., & Franko, D. L.
Affiliations
  • Northeastern University (US)
  • Simmons University (US)
  • BodiMojo (US)
Corresponding author
Rodgers, Rachel F.
Venue
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
Published
2018-01-18
Volume
47
Issue
7
Pages
1363-1372
ISSN
  • 0047-2891 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-6601
OpenAlex
W2794275932
Cited by
125
References
54
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 16 · 2024: 9 · 2023: 20 · 2022: 26 · 2021: 15 · 2020: 15 · 2019: 15 · 2018: 3
FWCI
14.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Youth and Adolescence (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
NIDDK (2 R44 DK085748-02)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Keywords
body image, self-compassion, mobile health intervention, mobile application, adolescents, body image flexibility, appearance comparison, mood
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, Affect, Body Image, Empathy, Female, Health Promotion, Humans, Male, Personal Satisfaction, Random Allocation, Self Concept

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