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Modesty
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Modesty
See also Chastity, Humility.
Bell, Laura
reserved, demure character. [Br. Lit.: Pendennis]
Bianca
gentle, unassuming sister of Kate. [Br. Lit.: The Taming of the Shrew]
fig leaves
used to cover Adam and Eve’s nakedness. [O.T.: Genesis 3:7]
pearl
emblem of discreet shyness. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 69]
sweet violet
indicates a modest temperament. [Flower Symbol-ism: Flora Symbolica, 178]
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A mediational model linking self objectification, body shame, and disordered eating.
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Body shame is highly associated with body dissatisfaction, a risk factor for a host of negative psychological outcomes, including poor self-esteem, depression, maladaptive eating practices, and eating disorders (McKinley; Moradi et al.
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