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Characterizing self-referential processing in emerging adult women with elevated body image concerns and depressive symptoms: A multi-method approach
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SSHRC IDG awarded 2024: Information about oneself is uniquely salient and preferentially processed even in children. Self-referential processing is defined as a latent cognitive construct that organizes the processing of information about oneself. Across development, healthy individuals show a “positivity bias” in self-referential processing (shallower processing of negative, or deeper processing of positive, self-referential cues), which is crucial for healthy development and protects against mental health problems. On the other hand, a “negativity bias” (deeper processing of negative, or shallower processing of positive, self-referential cues) predicts negative outcomes. Hence, understanding how self-referential processing relates to different aspects of socioemotional development can help promote adaptive, and prevent maladaptive, development. Specifically, developing healthy body image is an important aspect of socioemotional development, especially for girls and women. However, limited research has examined the links between self-referential processing and the development of body image in this population. We will provide evidence on the cross-sectional links between self-referential processing and concurrent body image concerns and depressive symptoms in young women. It will generate critical information on feasibility, effect size, and hypotheses for future longitudinal studies. Our findings will raise awareness of self-referential processing and body image, facilitate identification of young women resilient against, or at risk for, psychological dysfunction, and inform the design of accessible tools that bolster adaptive, and modify maladaptive, self-referential processing.
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- 2024-02-10
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- Research Material
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- ©️Liu, Pan. All rights reserved other than by permission. This document embargoed to those without UAlberta CCID until 2028.