Weight Gain, Interpersonal- and Self-Objectification among Pregannt Women

Pregnancy is marked by rapid and visible bodily changes, which may heighten women’s exposure to interpersonal objectification which in turn can foster self-objectification, a psychological process linked to adverse mental health outcomes. While objectification theory has offered valuable insights into women's mental health, its application to pregnancy remains limited. This study responds to calls for broader inclusion by exploring how appearance-related changes during pregnancy may trigger objectification processes and their association with mental health indicators.