Body dissatisfaction and psychological well-being in pregnancy
Synopsis
Findings from previous research indicate that pregnant
women can experience high levels of body dissatisfaction and that greater body dissatisfaction is
associated with lower levels of psychological well-being. Therefore, this study will explore
whether pregnant women have greater body dissatisfaction (weight/shape concerns
and weight control measures), depression, and anxiety than non-pregnant women.
We also will explore if body dissatisfaction predicts anxiety and depression for
pregnant women and if this is moderated by parity (i.e., number of previous
births).