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*Manuscript Click here to view linked References Self-determination, body dissatisfaction and eating 2 Body image is a correlate of women‟s self-concept and well-being, and body dissatisfaction is an important correlate of dysfunctional eating. In the present study (N = 208) the primary aims were to test whether women‟s self-determination can protect against endorsements of societal pressures regarding the ideal female body, body dissatisfaction, and problem eating. Additionally, the role of others ‟ autonomy support was investigated. General self-determination was associated with perceptions of fewer body image pressures and lower body dissatisfaction. Also, women who reported a more autonomous regulatory style toward eating reported more frequent consumption of healthy foods. However, they also reported more frequent dieting and more oral control, which was an unexpected finding. Autonomy support played some role in eating regulation, as women with more support reported more autonomous and less controlled eating. Yet, support did not moderate the relationship between body dissatisfaction and eating regulation. Future studies should continu