Table 2.
Tests of the Level 1 Variance Components
| Variable | Chi-Square | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Bernoulli Models | ||
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| Upward Comparison | 571.28 | <.001 |
| Downward Comparison | 381.94 | <.001 |
| No Comparison/Any Comparison | 618.55 | <.001 |
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| Normal Distribution Models | ||
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| NA | 2243.96 | <.001 |
| PA | 2728.20 | <.001 |
| Guilt | 3823.93 | <.001 |
| Social Esteem | 5344.10 | <.001 |
| Appearance Esteem | 4534.64 | <.001 |
| Diet Thoughts | 179.82 | .148 |
| Diet Behavior | 1697.72 | <.001 |
| Exercise Thoughts | 3355.05 | <.001 |
| Exercise Behavior | 1079.82 | <.001 |
Note. For all chi-square, degrees of freedom = 161; NA = negative affect; PA = positive affect.