A stronger latent-variable methodology to actual-ideal discrepancy
Journal article
Scalas, L. Francesca and Marsh, Herbert Warren. (2008). A stronger latent-variable methodology to actual-ideal discrepancy. European Journal of Personality. 22(7), pp. 629 - 654. https://doi.org/10.1002/per.694
Authors | Scalas, L. Francesca and Marsh, Herbert Warren |
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Abstract | We introduce a latent actual–ideal discrepancy (LAID) approach based on structural equation models (SEMs) with multiple indicators and empirically weighted variables. In Study 1, we demonstrate with simulated data, the superiority of a weighted approach to discrepancy in comparison to a classic unweighted one. In Study 2, we evaluate the effects of actual and ideal appearance on physical self-concept and self-esteem. Actual appearance contributes positively to physical self-concept and self-esteem, whereas ideal appearance contributes negatively. In support of multidimensional perspective, actual- and ideal-appearance effects on self-esteem are substantially—but not completely—mediated by physical self-concept. Whereas this pattern of results generalises across gender and age, multiple-group invariance tests show that the effect of actual appearance on physical self-concept is larger for women than for men. |
Keywords | actual–ideal discrepancy; latent-variable models; appearance; self-esteem; gender |
Year | 2008 |
Journal | European Journal of Personality |
Journal citation | 22 (7), pp. 629 - 654 |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
ISSN | 0890-2070 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1002/per.694 |
Page range | 629 - 654 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
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