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NCT number NCT06139601
Other study ID # 1006
Secondary ID
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date January 2024
Est. completion date May 2025

Study information

Verified date January 2024
Source Equip Health
Contact Jessica Baker
Phone 855-387-4378
Email research@equip.health
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This present study will examine the effectiveness of a single session, virtually delivered body empowerment program for decreasing participants thin ideal internalization. The intervention asks participants to identify cultural norms surrounding appearance and attractiveness, then challenge these ideals. Participants will answer questions about thin ideal internalization before and after the program.


Description:

A body empowerment program rooted in the psychological theory of cognitive dissonance has been shown to be effective to reduce the value of the thin beauty ideal. This theory proposes that humans are motivated to maintain consistency in their beliefs and actions, and inconsistencies will result in psychological discomfort (or cognitive dissonance). A shift in beliefs or actions is required to resolve this discomfort and maintain consistency. However, the accessibility of this program is lacking. The proposed study will examine the effectiveness of a single session, virtually delivered body empowerment program designed to create cognitive dissonance by asking participants to identify cultural norms surrounding appearance and attractiveness, then challenge these ideals through a series of interactive activities in a fully virtual, self-paced module. Challenging these ideals (e.g., identifying how ideals represent very narrow identities and are informed by oppressive value systems, stating the psychological costs of trying to change your body to match ideals) theoretically creates cognitive dissonance in those who have internalized the value of pursuing those ideals. This dissonance is resolved through a reduced investment in the ideals and then hypothesized to lead to more positive attitudes about body image, dieting, and other unhealthy weight control behaviors. The program consists of a single 45-minute self paced, interactive, virtual module. Primary assessments will be completed at pre-intervention and post-intervention.


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Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Behavioral:
Virtual single session intervention
A single session, self-paced body empowerment program. The program consists of a single 45-minute self paced, interactive, virtual module.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States Equip Health Carlsbad California

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Equip Health

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

References & Publications (8)

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Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Change in thin ideal internalization Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire (SATAQ-4) questionnaire will be used to evaluate thin ideal internalization. Participants note their agreement or disagreement regarding beliefs about appearance on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from definitely disagree (1) to definitely agree (5). The thin ideal internalization subscale will be used. High scores indicate greater thin ideal internalization. Pre intervention obtained prior to completing the intervention, and immediately following the intervention.
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