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Body Image and Body Image Dissatisfaction

2015
The bodily self-image is a lifelong, dynamic cognitive process of self-appraisal that is unique to each individual, yet influenced by a myriad of external factors. While the majority of research relates to weight and body shape, there are an unlimited number of physical features that impact the body image.
Elizabeth M. Damstetter, Neelam A. Vashi
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Accounting for fluctuations in body dissatisfaction

Body Image, 2011
The present study evaluated whether the strength of relationship between contextual cues (presence of company and mood) and state body dissatisfaction varied as a function of individual differences in key trait measures (body shame, body surveillance tendencies, internalization of appearance standards, and trait affect) which have been linked to trait ...
Colautti, Lauren A., Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Matthew, Skouteris, Helen, McCabe, Marita, Blackburn, Stephen, Wyett, Elise   +5 more
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Body Image Dissatisfaction in Cancer Survivors

Oncology Nursing Forum, 2007
To explore medical and psychosocial factors associated with body image dissatisfaction in male and female cancer survivors.Secondary data analysis from the American Cancer Society's Study of Cancer Survivors-II pilot survey.Cancer survivors were identified through two state cancer registry databases.165 male and 234 female cancer survivors of six ...
Jessica T, DeFrank, C Christina Bahn, Mehta, Kevin D, Stein, Frank, Baker   +3 more
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Person × situation interactions in body dissatisfaction

International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2000
The aim of the study was to investigate the interaction between personal and situational variables in the determination of body satisfaction.Participants were asked to imagine themselves in each of four hypothetical scenarios while completing measures of body image.A main effect for situation was found on both global body dissatisfaction and body ...
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Body Image Dissatisfaction and the Adrenarchal Transition

Journal of Adolescent Health, 2018
Puberty marks a transition in risk for body image disturbance and disordered eating. Yet few studies have examined these symptoms across puberty and none have examined links with adrenarche, the earliest phase in the pubertal hormonal cascade.Levels of adrenal androgens (dehydroepiandrosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate, and testosterone) were ...
Elizabeth K. Hughes, Lisa K. Mundy, Helena Romaniuk, Susan M. Sawyer, Melissa Wake, Joanne Williams, Timothy Olds, Nicholas B. Allen, George C. Patton   +8 more
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Developing body dissatisfaction early

5 to 7 Educator, 2010
When it comes to body image and obesity, new research has raised a new issue
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Body dissatisfaction and dieting in young children

International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2000
To develop a broader understanding of young children's knowledge and beliefs about dieting and body dissatisfaction.Sixty-two third through sixth-grade boys and girls completed audiotaped interviews and questionnaires regarding eating behavior, attitudes toward dieting, and body dissatisfaction.Fifty percent of all children wanted to weigh less and 16%
E A, Schur, M, Sanders, H, Steiner
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The experience of body dissatisfaction in men

Body Image, 2005
Evidence suggests that the prevalence of body dissatisfaction (BD) is increasing amongst men. However, research has commonly examined the phenomenon in predominantly female groups. In view of this, the current study used a qualitative methodology to explore the experience of BD in men. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 men.
Adams, Gillian, Turner, Hannah, Bucks, Romola   +2 more
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Bulimia and body image dissatisfaction in adolescence

Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 1991
This study examined body image dissatisfaction in bulimic adolescent girls. Subjects were screened with the Bulimia Test and the Eating Disorder Inventory, followed by clinical interviews using Russell's diagnostic criteria. Bulimic subjects were matched with controls by age, weight, height and year in high school.
C M, Dacey, W M, Nelson, V F, Clark, K G, Aikman   +3 more
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Body dissatisfaction and disordered eating

Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 2002
Body dissatisfaction and disordered eating are problems that are continuing to trouble a large proportion of women and a growing number of men [1,2]. They contribute to personal unhappiness and the cost to the community is increasingly being recognised [3]. There is clearly the need for development and evaluation of effective interventions at levels of
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