To our knowledge, no studies have yet examined associations
between positive body image and romantic attachment.
There might be additional factors that impact associations
between positive body image and sexual functioning.
Our model confirmed the expectation of relationships
between positive body image, sexual functioning, and romantic attachment orientations in young female university students.
To our knowledge, this was the first study to examine the role of romantic attachment in relationships
between positive body image and sexual functioning.
Not exact matches
To regard the ordinary embodied experience of men and women as theologically significant in a
positive way is to receive all these
images of physical delight, of beauty and ecstasy, of human growth and nurture, of the contact
between human persons that the touching of
bodies can make possible.
Toeing the line
between adopting a
positive body image and striving to reach your health and fitness goals is not always easy.
Explore the relationship
between nutrition and exercise and learn how to look after your
body while maintaining a
positive body image and enjoying food with all your senses!
«If you are feeling lonely, exhausted, stuck, and troubled by a loss of drive, facing difficult relationships or family conflicts, suffering from stress and anxiety or
body image and eating issues, then psychotherapy, an active collaboration
between therapist and patient, can be a powerful and
positive emotional learning experience.
The most effective efforts to promote
positive body image will involve a collaborative effort
between schools and families.
A number of studies, conducted across various age groups, have consistently demonstrated a
positive relationship
between self - esteem and
body image.
The associations
between body appreciation, sexual functioning and romantic attachment underline that specific (elements in) treatment programs can be helpful in building on a
positive cycle, in which
positive body image, a satisfying sex life, and a secure bond with the partner can reinforce each other.
Although it is clear that
body image issues can negatively affect different domains of sexual functioning (for a review, see Woertman & van den Brink, 2012), little is known about associations
between sexual functioning and
positive aspects of
body image.
This study focused on links
between romantic attachment,
positive body image, and sexual functioning.