Objectification theory posits that social situations invite scrutiny and dissatisfaction with appearance (especially among women), in turn affecting mental health, sexual satisfaction, and enjoyment of social interactions. The limited exploration of body image within the workplace is surprising. Ninety-three university students studying psychology were tested in a mediation model, which gender predicted body image disturbances and, in turn, undermined client confidence. Female participants were less confident, that confidence was related to weight preoccupation, appearance orientation, and social physique anxiety, and that these body image variables fully mediated the relationship between gender and client confidence. Further research is needed to rule out third variable explanations for these associations (via self-esteem).

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身体形象问题作为心理学学生对客户信心的预测因素

客观化理论认为，社交场合会引起人们对外表的审视和不满（尤其是女性），进而影响心理健康、性满足和社交互动的乐趣。在工作场所对身体形象的有限探索令人惊讶。93 名学习心理学的大学生接受了中介模型的测试，该模型通过性别预测身体意象紊乱，进而削弱客户的信心。女性参与者不太自信，自信与体重、外貌取向和社会体质焦虑有关，而且这些身体形象变量完全调节了性别和客户信心之间的关系。需要进一步研究以排除对这些关联的第三个变量解释（通过自尊）。