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May 9, 2026Body ImageOpen Access

A cross-cultural exploration of positive and negative body image and well-being among breast cancer survivors in Australia and China

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XHXingcheng HeIPIvanka PrichardBKBogda Koczwara

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Randomized trial explores body image and well-being in breast cancer survivors, indicating diverse cultural impacts.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore cultural differences in body image and its association with well-being among breast cancer survivors in Australia and China.
  • Cross-cultural examination with participants from Australia (N=338) and China (N=116).
  • Path model analysis on factors like self-objectification and body acceptance.
  • Assessment of well-being outcomes including quality of life and psychological distress.
  • Mindful self-care and body acceptance associated with higher positive body image in both countries.
  • Body dissatisfaction consistently predicted poorer well-being across both groups.
  • Cultural differences noted: body acceptance influenced well-being outcomes more directly in Australia.

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He et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fece83b9154b0b82875e61https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102099
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