Mirror,Mirror on the Wall:The Role of Self-Esteem and Attachments in Early Adolescent Body-Esteem  

作　　者：Young Mi Kim 

机构地区：[1]Department of Child and Family Counseling,Gukje Cyber University,Gyeonggi-do,16487,Republic of Korea

出　　处：《International Journal of Mental Health Promotion》2024年第12期1017-1024,共8页国际心理健康促进杂志（英文）

基　　金：supported by Gukje Cyber University.

摘　　要：Background:Early adolescents become increasingly conscious of their body image,which can profoundly impact their mental health and well-being.In South Korea,societal pressures and expectations regarding physical appearance are particularly intense,making the study of body-esteem in Korean adolescents especially pertinent.This study explores the roles of self-esteem,peer attachment,and maternal attachments in shaping body-esteem among early adolescents.Methods:Structural equation modeling(SEM)was employed using data from 1326 Korean middle school students(Mean_(age)=13.32,SD=1.73).Results:The results revealed that self-esteem had a significantly positive effect on both peer attachment and maternal attachment.However,while peer attachment positively influenced body-esteem,maternal attachment did not have a significant direnct effect on body-esteem.Conclusions:These findings suggest that during early adolescence,peer relationships,rather than maternal bonds,play a more critical role in shaping body image.In a culture that emphasizes peer validation and societal beauty standards,peer relationships have a stronger impact on body-esteem.Interventions should focus on fostering supportive peer environments and enhancing self-esteem to promote positive body-esteem and mental health among adolescents.

关 键 词：SELF-ESTEEM peer attachment maternal attachment body-esteem early adolescence 

分 类 号：B844.2[哲学宗教—发展与教育心理学]