Body image and internalization of appearance ideals in Black women: An update and call for culturally-sensitive research
Abstract
Extant research on body image supports sociocultural theories emphasizing the internalization of societal pressures to attain the thin-ideal, as well as other White or Eurocentric ideals that are predominant in mainstream media. While earlier research suggests that Black women are less likely to report body dissatisfaction and thin-ideal internalization compared to women of other racial backgrounds, recent studies argue that most measures of body image and appearance ideals may not be accurate assessments of body dissatisfaction for this population. In this paper, we summarize the literature over the past two decades on body image and appearance ideals among cisgender Black girls and women and discuss the applications of well-established sociocultural theories of body dissatisfaction. We additionally highlight existing gaps in culturally-sensitive theory and assessment tools and consider the benefits of applying intersectionality-informed research. We lastly propose future directions in research, assessment, and intervention to develop more culturally-sensitive approaches to identifying, assessing, and addressing body dissatisfaction among Black girls and women. This paper encourages researchers to apply culturally-sensitive and intersectionality-informed theory to improve efforts in assessing early warning signs of body dissatisfaction and developing effective interventions for this population.
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Girls and Women of Color in the U.S. may still feel pressure to conform to Eurocentric beauty ideals, potentially experiencing dissatisfaction with weight in addition to other, culturally specific appearance concerns, such as dissatisfaction with facial features or skin tone.
“However, Girls and Women of Color in the U.S. may still feel pressure to conform to Eurocentric beauty ideals, potentially experiencing dissatisfaction with weight in addition to other, culturally specific appearance concerns, such as dissatisfaction with facial features or skin tone (Lowy et al., 2021; Wilfred & Lundgren, 2021; Winter et al., 2019).”
From The Perfect Storm: A Developmental-Sociocultural Framework for the Role of Social Media in Adolescent Girls' Body Image Concerns and Mental Health. (2022) · cites this paper as Lowy et al., 2021
Body image satisfaction fosters resilience.
“Body image satisfaction enhances psychological state, boosts self-esteem, and fosters resilience, contributing to effective stress management and a positive life outlook.”
Body image satisfaction correlates with reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety.
“This satisfaction correlates with reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, serving as a protective barrier against these common mental health issues.”
Body image satisfaction serves as a protective barrier against depression and anxiety.
“This satisfaction correlates with reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, serving as a protective barrier against these common mental health issues.”
Individuals content with their body image engage more in health-promoting behaviors.
“Furthermore, individuals content with their body image tend to have better social relationships, engage more in health-promoting behaviors, and experience greater personal fulfillment [187].”
Body image satisfaction contributes to effective stress management and a positive life outlook.
“Body image satisfaction enhances psychological state, boosts self-esteem, and fosters resilience, contributing to effective stress management and a positive life outlook.”
Body image satisfaction boosts self-esteem.
“Body image satisfaction enhances psychological state, boosts self-esteem, and fosters resilience, contributing to effective stress management and a positive life outlook.”
Individuals content with their body image experience greater personal fulfillment.
“Furthermore, individuals content with their body image tend to have better social relationships, engage more in health-promoting behaviors, and experience greater personal fulfillment [187].”
Individuals content with their body image tend to have better social relationships.
“Furthermore, individuals content with their body image tend to have better social relationships, engage more in health-promoting behaviors, and experience greater personal fulfillment [187].”
Body image satisfaction enhances psychological state.
“Body image satisfaction enhances psychological state, boosts self-esteem, and fosters resilience, contributing to effective stress management and a positive life outlook.”
For individuals who view body image as only one small piece of their overall self-evaluation, self-worth is more likely derived from a broader array of attributes, including personal achievements, relationships, and intrinsic qualities.
“For these individuals, self-worth is more likely derived from a broader array of attributes, including personal achievements, relationships, and intrinsic qualities such as intelligence, kindness, and creativity.”
A diversified self-evaluation framework provides a buffer against the negative impacts of body image dissatisfaction.
“This diversified self-evaluation framework provides a buffer against the negative impacts of body image dissatisfaction.”
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“may still feel pressure to conform to Eurocentric beauty ideals, potentially experiencing dissatisfaction with weight in addition to other, culturally specific appearance concerns, such as dissatisfaction with facial features or skin tone (Lowy et al., 2021; Wilfred & Lundgren, 2021; Winter et al., 2019).”
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- Authors
- Lowy, A. S., Rodgers, R. F., Franko, D. L., Pluhar, E., & Webb, J. B.
- Affiliations
- Boston Children's Hospital (US)
- Northeastern University (US)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte (US)
- Venue
- Body Image
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2021-12
- Volume
- 39
- Pages
- 313-327
- ISSN
- 1740-1445 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W3213984377
- Cited by
- 95
- References
- 119
- Citations by year
- 2026: 13 · 2025: 22 · 2024: 24 · 2023: 24 · 2022: 12
- FWCI
- 1.99
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- Locations
- Body Image (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- Maternal and Child Health Bureau (T71MC00009)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Keywords
- appearance ideals, thin-ideal internalization, Black women, Black girls, body dissatisfaction, sociocultural theory, Eurocentric beauty standards, culturally sensitive assessment, intersectionality, body image interventions
- MeSH terms
- Intersectional Framework, Body Image, Defense Mechanisms, Female, Humans, Surveys and Questionnaires, Black People
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