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Positive Mirror Exposure for Body Image in Female Students With Disordered Eating
Sponsor: Kinnaird College for Women
Summary
This study aims to examine the efficacy of repeated positive mirror exposure in improving body image and emotional affect among female university students with disordered eating symptoms. Disturbances in body image and negative affect are common among individuals experiencing disordered eating behaviors. Positive mirror exposure is a psychological intervention designed to promote body acceptance and reduce appearance-related distress by encouraging individuals to focus on neutral or positive aspects of their bodies during mirror viewing. In this study, participants undergo repeated sessions of guided positive mirror exposure. Changes in body image and affect are assessed using standardized psychological measures before and after the intervention. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of accessible and effective interventions for improving body image and emotional well-being in at-risk populations.
Official title: Efficacy of Repeated Positive Mirror Exposure in Enhancing Body Image and Affect Among Female University Students With Disordered Eating Symptoms
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2025-08-18
Completion Date
2026-03-10
Last Updated
2026-04-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Positive Mirror Exposure
A structured behavioral intervention involving repeated mirror exposure sessions in which participants observe their bodies and engage in guided verbalization of positive or neutral statements. The intervention is designed to improve body image and emotional affect through increased body acceptance and reduced negative self-evaluation.
Locations (1)
Kinnaird College for Women
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan