RT Article
T1 Body Covering and Body Image: A Comparison of Veiled and Unveiled Muslim Women, Christian Women, and Atheist Women Regarding Body Checking, Body Dissatisfaction, and Eating Disorder Symptoms
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 57
IS 5
SP 1808
OP 1828
A1 Wilhelm, Leonie
A1 Becker, Julia C.
A1 Hartmann, Andrea S.
A1 Kisi, Melahat
A1 Vocks, Silja 1972-
A1 Waldorf, Manuel
LA English
PB Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
YR 2018
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/158377162X
AB Although Islam is the fastest growing religion worldwide, only few studies have investigated body image in Muslim women, and no study has investigated body checking. Therefore, the present study examined whether body image, body checking, and disordered eating differ between veiled and unveiled Muslim women, Christian women, and atheist women. While the groups did not differ regarding body dissatisfaction, unveiled Muslim women reported more checking than veiled Muslim and Christian women, and higher bulimia scores than Christian. Thus, prevention against eating disorders should integrate all women, irrespective of religious affiliation or veiling, with a particular focus on unveiled Muslim women.
K1 Body checking
K1 Body Image
K1 Islam
K1 Religiosity
K1 Veiling
DO 10.1007/s10943-018-0585-3