Body image distress
Conditions
Interventions
Mindfulness Meditation Audio Group:Participants in the meditation audio group listened to a 10-minute mindfulness meditation audio clip selected from the well-known Chinese podcast platform "Ximalaya
Control Group:Without any audio intervention, the participants in the control group were asked to sit quietly and rest for 10 minutes, during which time they were given no other instructions except th
Social media image group:After completing the 10-minute mindfulness meditation audio and 10-minute restful sitting, all the participants will be exposed to images of perfect female figures from a publ
Sponsors
Beijing Jiaotong University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female participants aged between 18 and 35 years (inclusive). 2. Individuals who self-report an average daily active use of social media for at least 1 hour. 3. No current or past history of any clinically diagnosed psychiatric disorders based on DSM-5 or ICD-11 criteria, including but not limited to major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, or other psychotic disorders. 4. Physically healthy individuals without a history of serious somatic illnesses (e.g., major cardiovascular diseases, endocrine disorders, or neurological conditions). 5. Able to understand the study instructions and complete all offline intervention procedures and assessments. 6. Willing to voluntarily participate in the study and sign a written informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals who have received any form of psychological therapy within the past three months or are currently taking psychiatric medications. 2. Individuals with a history of any serious medical condition that may significantly affect the safety or outcomes of the intervention or assessments. 3. Individuals with a history of substance abuse or alcohol dependence. 4. Individuals who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding. 5. Individuals who have received systematic training in mindfulness meditation, yoga, relaxation techniques, or similar psychological practices (e.g., continuous training for more than one month, or any such training within the past three months). 6. Individuals with significant sensory impairments (e.g., severe hearing loss) or cognitive impairments (e.g., inability to understand questionnaires or follow experimental instructions) that would prevent full participation in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body satisfaction scale;Negative mood scale; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXiaoxiao Zhang
School of Language and Communication, Beijing Jiaotong University
Outcome results
None listed