Research Article: Effect of body image perception and skin-lightening practices on mental health of Filipino emerging adults: a mixed-methods approach protocol
Abstract:
Introduction The rampant distribution of idealised images on the internet may lead the general public to improve their body appearance in a way that is sometimes excessive, compulsive or detrimental to other aspects of their lives. There is a decreasing appreciation of body image among emerging adults and an increasing trend on skin-lightening practices linked with psychological distress. This protocol describes the mixed-method approach to assess the relationships among body image perception, skin-lightening practices and mental well-being of Filipino emerging adults and determine the factors that influence them. Methods and analysis An explanatory sequential mixed-method approach will be used. A cross-sectional study design will involve an online self-administered questionnaire of 1258 participants, while a case study design will involve in-depth interviews with 25 participants. Data analysis will use generalised linear models and structural equation modelling with a Bayesian network for the quantitative data. Moreover, the qualitative data will use an inductive approach in thematic analysis. A contiguous narrative approach will integrate the quantitative and qualitative data. Ethics and dissemination The University of the Philippines Manila Review Ethics Board has approved this protocol (UPMREB 2022-0407-01). The study results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed articles and conference presentations.
Introduction:
Mental health concerns and body images Emerging adulthood represents a developmental period that follows adolescence and precedes adulthood. Various changes regarding their body will be experienced in this developmental period. These changes put the emerging adults at risk of being dissatisfied with their body appearance. 1 2 Factors including the timing of puberty, body mass index changes, sexual experiences and sexual maturation affect how emerging adults perceive themselves and their bodies. 3 4 Among emerging…
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