Exploring the Tripartite Influence Model of body dissatisfaction in postpartum women

Pregnancy and childbirth result in dramatic changes in a woman’s body shape, which can be associated with body image concerns. To date, however, little is known about how sociocultural factors may influence body dissatisfaction in postpartum women. This study aimed to test a sociocultural model of body image and eating concerns among a sample of postpartum women. A sample of N = 474 women, mean (SD) age = 30.6 (4.8), having given birth during...