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Mobile interventions promoting positive body image are lacking. This study presents a randomized controlled evaluation of BodiMojo, a mobile application (app) intervention grounded in self-compassion to promote positive body image. A sample of 274 adolescents, mean (SD) age = 18.36 (1.34) years, 74% female, were allocated to a control group or used BodiMojo for 6 weeks. Appearance esteem, body image flexibility, appearance comparison, mood, and self-compassion were assessed at baseline, 6, and 12 weeks. Significant time by group interactions emerged for appearance esteem and self-compassion, with appearance esteem and self-compassion increasing in the intervention relative to the control group. These findings provide preliminary support for BodiMojo, a cost-effective mobile app for positive body image.
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R.R., D.F., E.L., and T.C. conceived of the study, participated in its design and coordination and drafted the manuscript; K.M. participated in the design and interpretation of the data; K.Y. participated in the design and coordination of the study, as well as the assessment management; E.C. participated in the design and coordination of the study; E.C., A.L. and R.R. performed the statistical analysis; and E.C. and A.L. helped to draft the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Rodgers, R.F., Donovan, E., Cousineau, T. et al. BodiMojo: Efficacy of a Mobile-Based Intervention in Improving Body Image and Self-Compassion among Adolescents. J Youth Adolescence 47, 1363–1372 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-017-0804-3
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