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Positive Mirror Exposure for Body Image in Female Students With Disordered Eating

23 de abril de 2026 atualizado por: Shifa Nadeem, Kinnaird College for Women

Efficacy of Repeated Positive Mirror Exposure in Enhancing Body Image and Affect Among Female University Students With Disordered Eating Symptoms

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.

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Status

Concluído

Condições

Intervenção / Tratamento

Descrição detalhada

Disordered eating symptoms are frequently associated with body dissatisfaction and negative emotional states, particularly among young adult females. Body image disturbances are considered a core feature of disordered eating and are linked with increased psychological distress, including anxiety and depressive symptoms. Therefore, interventions targeting body image are critical in improving overall psychological well-being.

Positive mirror exposure is an emerging therapeutic approach that involves repeated and structured exposure to one's body in a mirror while encouraging non-judgmental or positive self-focused attention. Unlike traditional mirror exposure, which may focus on habituation to distress, positive mirror exposure emphasizes acceptance, appreciation, and cognitive restructuring of body-related thoughts.

The present study investigates the efficacy of repeated positive mirror exposure in enhancing body image and affect among female university students exhibiting disordered eating symptoms. Participants were assigned to an intervention protocol involving multiple sessions of guided mirror exposure. During these sessions, participants were instructed to observe their bodies and verbalize neutral or positive statements, with the aim of reducing negative self-evaluation and improving emotional responses.

Standardized self-report measures of body image and affect were administered before and after the intervention to assess changes over time. It is hypothesized that participants undergoing repeated positive mirror exposure will demonstrate significant improvements in body image and positive affect, along with reductions in negative affect.

The findings of this study may provide empirical support for a low-cost, easily implementable psychological intervention that can be applied in both clinical and non-clinical settings to address body image concerns and emotional distress associated with disordered eating.

Tipo de estudo

Intervencional

Inscrição (Real)

75

Estágio

  • Não aplicável

Contactos e Locais

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Locais de estudo

    • Punjab Province
      • Lahore, Punjab Province, Paquistão, 54000
        • Kinnaird College for Women

Critérios de participação

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Critérios de elegibilidade

Idades elegíveis para estudo

  • Adulto

Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis

Sim

Descrição

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female university students Aged between 18 and 25 years Presence of disordered eating symptoms as assessed by a screening measure Willingness to participate in mirror exposure sessions Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current diagnosis of a severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychosis, severe depression) Current treatment for an eating disorder Medical conditions affecting weight or eating behavior Inability to participate in intervention sessions

Plano de estudo

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Como o estudo é projetado?

Detalhes do projeto

  • Finalidade Principal: Tratamento
  • Alocação: Não randomizado
  • Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição Paralela
  • Mascaramento: Nenhum (rótulo aberto)

Armas e Intervenções

Grupo de Participantes / Braço
Intervenção / Tratamento
Experimental: Full Positive Mirror Exposure
Participants received full positive mirror exposure involving guided observation of their entire body while verbalizing positive and accepting statements across repeated sessions.
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.
Experimental: Partial Positive Mirror Exposure
Participants received partial positive mirror exposure focusing on selected body areas with guided positive or neutral verbalizations during mirror viewing sessions.
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.
Comparador Ativo: Neutral Mirror Exposure
Participants engaged in neutral mirror exposure without emphasis on positive evaluation, serving as a comparison condition.
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.

O que o estudo está medindo?

Medidas de resultados primários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Positive and Negative Affect
Prazo: Pre-intervention to post-intervention
Emotional affect will be measured using a standardized scale assessing positive and negative emotional states. Changes in affect will be evaluated from pre- to post-intervention.
Pre-intervention to post-intervention
Body Image
Prazo: Pre-intervention to post-intervention (e.g., baseline to 4 weeks)
Body image will be assessed using a standardized self-report measure evaluating participants' perceptions, attitudes, and satisfaction with their body. Scores will be compared before and after the intervention to assess improvement.
Pre-intervention to post-intervention (e.g., baseline to 4 weeks)

Medidas de resultados secundários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Change in Disordered Eating Symptoms
Prazo: Pre-intervention to post-intervention (e.g., baseline to 4 weeks)
Disordered eating symptoms will be assessed using a standardized self-report measure evaluating behaviors and attitudes related to eating, including dietary restraint, binge eating tendencies, and concerns about weight and shape. Changes in symptom levels will be compared before and after the intervention.
Pre-intervention to post-intervention (e.g., baseline to 4 weeks)

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Datas de registro do estudo

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Datas Principais do Estudo

Início do estudo (Real)

18 de agosto de 2025

Conclusão Primária (Real)

7 de janeiro de 2026

Conclusão do estudo (Real)

10 de março de 2026

Datas de inscrição no estudo

Enviado pela primeira vez

23 de abril de 2026

Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ

23 de abril de 2026

Primeira postagem (Real)

30 de abril de 2026

Atualizações de registro de estudo

Última Atualização Postada (Real)

30 de abril de 2026

Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade

23 de abril de 2026

Última verificação

1 de abril de 2026

Mais Informações

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Outros números de identificação do estudo

  • OCD2026

Plano para dados de participantes individuais (IPD)

Planeja compartilhar dados de participantes individuais (IPD)?

NÃO

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Não

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Não

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