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Table 2 Descriptive statistics of body image variables and test statistics of dependent t-tests

From: Course and prediction of body image dissatisfaction during pregnancy: a prospective study

 

T1

T2

    
 

M (SD)

M (SD)

t (df = 221)

p

pa

d

Pregnancy specific measure of body image (BIPS)

 Preoccupation with appearance

2.12 (0.98)

2.00 (0.90)

2.47

.007

.014

-0.13

 Dissatisfaction with strength-related aspects

2.72 (0.95)

3.03 (0.95)

-4.99

.000

.000

0.33

 Dissatisfaction with complexion

2.32 (1.03)

1.95 (1.00)

6.01

.000

.000

-0.36

 Dissatisfaction with body parts

1.91 (0.83)

2.18 (0.97)

-5.11

.000

.000

0.30

 Prioritization of appearance over function

2.86 (0.92)

2.52 (0.82)

5.62

.000

.000

-0.39

 Concerns about sexual attractiveness

2.31 (0.93)

2.40 (0.93)

-1.85

.033

.033

0.10

  1. M Mean, SE Standard error, SD Standard deviation, d Cohen`s d
  2. Higher values indicate higher levels of body image dissatisfaction
  3. aBonferroni-Holm-correction for multiple testing