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Study finds connection between different humor styles and body image in women
Women who use positive humor to describe themselves have higher levels of “body appreciation” than those who use self-deprecating humor, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The researchers also found that those who used self-destructive humor not only had negative attitudes toward their bodies, but were also more likely to have poor eating habits. Dr. Fabio Fasoli, lecturer in social psychology at the University of Surrey, said: "Negative body image can impact all areas of a person's life, leading to depression and social anxiety. Often people don't talk openly about how they see their body, but how a...
Study finds connection between different humor styles and body image in women
Women who use positive humor to describe themselves have higher levels of “body appreciation” than those who use self-deprecating humor, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.
The researchers also found that those who used self-destructive humor not only had negative attitudes toward their bodies, but were also more likely to have poor eating habits.
Dr. Fabio Fasoli, lecturer in social psychology at the University of Surrey, said:
"Negative body image can affect all areas of a person's life, leading to depression and social anxiety. Often people don't openly talk about how they view their body, but how a person talks about themselves with humor can provide valuable insight." such feelings.”
In the first study of its kind, researchers at the University of Surrey examined the relationship between different humor styles, body image and eating behavior in women. The findings of this study can be used by clinical psychologists and eating disorder therapists to better understand their patients and encourage the use of positive humor to improve their body image.
The researchers surveyed 216 people and analyzed their humor style and perception of their bodies. The Surrey team found that women who used self-destructive humor and aggressively belittled themselves were more likely to be very critical of their bodies and have a strong desire to become thinner. It turns out that those who used such humor were also emotional eaters, which often led to poorer body image and put them at risk of obesity and resulting illnesses.
Additionally, those who used self-reinforcing humor and made themselves the target of humor in a good-natured manner were found to report greater body appreciation and were associated with body kindness. Those who used this type of humor were less emotional than their peers.
The Surrey team found that women who used both forms of humor had positive body image and better eating habits than women who primarily engaged in self-destructive humor.
People who make themselves the butt of jokes often serve to gain the approval of others, but it can also mean that something more concerning is going on in that person's life. This type of humor can indicate that a person is struggling with their body image and self-esteem, which can have a lasting impact on their life.”
Jane Ogden, Professor of Health Psychology, University of Surrey
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Fasoli, F., et al. (2022) The relationship between humor and concerns about women's body image and eating behavior. Humor. doi.org/10.1515/humor-2022-0028.
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