University Presentation Showcase: Undergraduate Division
Effects of Relationship Quality on Body Satisfaction
Presenter Hometown
Winchester
Major
Psychology
Department
Psychology
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Dr. Osbaldiston
Mentor Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Stamper, Aurora and Jennings, Ellen G., "Effects of Relationship Quality on Body Satisfaction" (2020). University Presentation Showcase Event. 30.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2020/undergraduate/30
Abstract
There has been a gap in research that studies the correlation between relationship quality and a person’s satisfaction with their body. This current analysis is seeking to answer the question "How strongly related are romantic relationship quality and body self-esteem?" This meta-analysis searched PsycInfo and collected 14 studies based in Western cultures such as Western European countries and the United States that researched romantic or intimate relationships and a person’s body satisfaction or body image. We coded for age, gender, and location. From these studies, the results suggested a weak positive correlation (r = .16) between the variables. Two of our moderator variables showed no effect, but our age moderator showed the older the participants were, the stronger the correlation was. The more someone is satisfied with their partner, the more likely they are to be happier with their body and have less concerns with their self-esteem.
Presentation format
Poster
Effects of Relationship Quality on Body Satisfaction
There has been a gap in research that studies the correlation between relationship quality and a person’s satisfaction with their body. This current analysis is seeking to answer the question "How strongly related are romantic relationship quality and body self-esteem?" This meta-analysis searched PsycInfo and collected 14 studies based in Western cultures such as Western European countries and the United States that researched romantic or intimate relationships and a person’s body satisfaction or body image. We coded for age, gender, and location. From these studies, the results suggested a weak positive correlation (r = .16) between the variables. Two of our moderator variables showed no effect, but our age moderator showed the older the participants were, the stronger the correlation was. The more someone is satisfied with their partner, the more likely they are to be happier with their body and have less concerns with their self-esteem.
