Risk factors for body dissatisfaction in adolescent boys and girls: a prospective study.

Volume: 36, Issue: 4, Pages: 389 - 401
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Abstract
Objective Despite evidence that body dissatisfaction predicts the onset of eating pathology and depression, few prospective studies have investigated predictors of body dissatisfaction. Method We examined risk factors for body dissatisfaction using prospective data from 531 adolescent boys and girls. Results Elevations in body mass, negative affect, and perceived pressure to be thin from peers, but not thin-ideal internalization, social...
Paper Details
Title
Risk factors for body dissatisfaction in adolescent boys and girls: a prospective study.
Published Date
Dec 1, 2004
Volume
36
Issue
4
Pages
389 - 401
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