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Body Image Resilience
Date
2024 - Ongoing
Role
Principal Investigator
Keywords
Lookism, Appearance-Based Discrimination, Body Image, Self-Compassion, Cultural Psychology, Malaysian Context, Multicultural Society, Protective Factors, Vulnerability, Social Stigma, Resilience, Appearance Satisfaction
Methods
Surveys, Interviews, Cultural Analysis
Project type
Mixed-Method Research, Model Development, Intervention Development
Status
Active
Appearance-based discrimination—or lookism—represents a significant but underexplored form of social bias with real consequences for individuals' wellbeing and opportunities. This research examines the manifestation and impact of appearance-related stigma within Malaysian multicultural contexts, investigating both vulnerability factors that increase susceptibility to appearance-based distress and protective mechanisms that promote resilience.
Using culturally sensitive approaches, I explore how factors like self-compassion, cultural identity, and social support systems interact with appearance satisfaction across diverse Malaysian communities. The work aims to identify evidence-based interventions that can protect against appearance-related psychological harm while respecting cultural values and diversity.