How is your body image?
Body appreciation reflects unconditional approval and respect for the body. Positive body image is an important aspect of overall psychological well-being. Body appreciation is associated with increased self-esteem, optimism, proactive coping, positive affect, life satisfaction, and self-compassion.
Behaviorally, body appreciation is positively linked to intuitive eating (i.e., eating according to physiological hunger and satiety cues, women’s sexual functioning, and physical activity.
Take this quiz and find out where your body appreciation stands.