Table 2.
Standardized indirect effects of the independent variable (false self-presentation) on the outcome (consideration of cosmetic surgery) via the mediators (BICP, photo manipulation, and body shame)
| Independent variable | Mediators | Outcome | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consider | |||||
| Beta | SE | z | p | ||
| False self-presentation | BICP | .049 | .044 | 2.086 | .037 |
| BICP → photo manipulation | .014 | .018 | 1.419 | .156 | |
| BICP → photo manipulation → body shame | .001 | .003 | .903 | .366 | |
| Photo manipulation | .009 | .014 | 1.220 | .223 | |
| Photo manipulation → body shame | .001 | .002 | .767 | .443 | |
N= 504; BICP, body image control in photos; Consider, consideration of cosmetic surgery