Table 3 Mediation analysis

Model 1: Social support as the mediator

 Psychological abuse

.45

.12

 < .001

.36

.08

.22; .52^a

 Neglect

.04

.09

.610

.21

.05

.12; .32^a

 Physical abuse

.53

.12

 < .001

.32

.07

.20; .47^a

 Sexual abuse

.39

.12

.001

.34

.07

.22; .48^a

Model 2: Body appreciation as the mediator

 Psychological abuse

.49

.12

 < .001

.32

.07

.19; .46^a

 Neglect

.10

.09

.246

.16

.05

.07; .25^a

 Physical abuse

.55

.12

 < .001

.30

.07

.17; .45^a

 Sexual abuse

.41

.12

 < .001

.32

.07

.19; .46^a