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Social comparison as a predictor of body dissatisfaction: A meta-analytic review.

Myers, Taryn A., Crowther, Janis H.·2009·Journal of Abnormal Psychology

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The relationship between social comparison and body dissatisfaction was examined using meta-analysis. Several demographic and methodological variables were examined as potential moderators. Data from 156 studies (189 effect sizes) showed that social comparison was related to higher levels of body dissatisfaction. The effect for social comparison and body dissatisfaction was stronger for women than men and inversely related to age. This effect was stronger when social comparison was directly measured rather than inferred. No differences emerged for the presence of eating psychopathology, study design, or object of comparison. Results confirm theory and research suggesting that comparing oneself unfavorably to another on the basis of appearance may lead to dissatisfaction with one's own appearance. Moderator variables refine our understanding of the social comparison-body dissatisfaction relationship. These constructs and their relationship should be explored further in future studies.

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Authors: Myers, T. A., & Crowther, J. H.
Affiliations: Kent State University (US)
ORCID: Myers, Taryn A.
Venue: Journal of Abnormal Psychology
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Published: 2009-11
Volume: 118
Issue: 4
Pages: 683-698
ISSN: 0021-843X (ISSN-L)
1939-1846
DOI: 10.1037/a0016763
OpenAlex: W2008255947
Cited by: 730
References: 171
Citations by year: 2026: 42 · 2025: 43 · 2024: 71 · 2023: 77 · 2022: 49 · 2021: 52 · 2020: 67 · 2019: 45 · 2018: 44 · 2017: 34 · 2016: 43 · 2015: 48 · 2014: 40 · 2013: 30 · 2012: 26
FWCI: 15.95
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Journal of Abnormal Psychology (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
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: social comparison, body dissatisfaction, appearance, gender differences, age differences, eating disorder psychopathology, self-assessment, body image
MeSH terms: Adolescent, Body Image, Child, Female, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Personal Satisfaction, Personality Inventory, Social Conformity, Young Adult

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