A Structural Equation Analysis of Body Image, Stigma, Depression, and Resilience Among Active-Duty Female Military Service Members.
- 1Trident University International, College of Health and Human Services, Chandler, Arizona.
Abstract
Body image dissatisfaction and weight stigma may affect psychological readiness for duty among female service members, but evidence for active-duty populations is limited. Cross-sectional data were collected via validated self-report instruments from 193 active-duty female US service members in 2025. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to analyze data. Body image dissatisfaction was associated with lower resilience (β = -0.388) and greater weight stigma (β = -0.587). Weight stigma was not associated with resilience or depression and did not mediate outcomes. Emotional regulation moderated the relationship between weight stigma and resilience, suggesting that the military's approach to health promotion may be strengthened by incorporating evidence-based strategies for enhancing body image satisfaction, such as emotional regulation and resilience-building techniques.
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BibTeX
@article{banks2026structural,
title = {{A Structural Equation Analysis of Body Image, Stigma, Depression, and Resilience Among Active-Duty Female Military Service Members.}},
author = {Reneé Z Banks},
journal = {Preventing chronic disease},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.5888/pcd23.260225},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42911817},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - A Structural Equation Analysis of Body Image, Stigma, Depression, and Resilience Among Active-Duty Female Military Service Members.
AU - Reneé Z Banks
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/22
JO - Preventing chronic disease
DO - 10.5888/pcd23.260225
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42911817
AB - Body image dissatisfaction and weight stigma may affect psychological readiness for duty among female service members, but evidence for active-duty populations is limited. Cross-sectional data were collected via validated self-report instruments from 193 active-duty female US service members in 2025. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to analyze data. Body image dissatisfaction was associated with lower resilience (β = -0.388) and greater weight stigma (β = -0.587). Weight stigma was not associated with resilience or depression and did not mediate outcomes. Emotional regulation moderated the relationship between weight stigma and resilience, suggesting that the military's approach to health promotion may be strengthened by incorporating evidence-based strategies for enhancing body image satisfaction, such as emotional regulation and resilience-building techniques.
SN - 1545-1151
ER -