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"I bet they aren't that perfect in reality:" Appearance ideals viewed from the perspective of adolescents with a positive body image

, 2012
In this qualitative study, we examined the topic of appearance ideals from the perspective of 14-year-old adolescents (N=29) with a positive body image.
Frisén, Ann,, Holmqvist, Kristina,
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Predicting Athletic Success Perception based on Body Image and Self-Efficacy in Physical Education Students: The Mediating Role of Achievement Motivation [PDF]

Iranian Evolutionary Educational Psychology Journal, 2023
The aim of this study was to predict athletic success perception among physical education students by examining the role of body image and self-efficacy, with the mediating effect of achievement motivation.
Mohammad Ali Sahebkaran, Samaneh Khazaei
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Body Image in Australian adolescents: Exploring functional and aesthetic body image across the sporting context [PDF]

, 2012
This thesis take a multidimensional view on body image, suggesting that perceptions of the body are not restricted to the way the body “looks”; they may also extend to the way the body “functions”.
Abbott, Bree
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The role of body image perception, social media influence, and physical activity on eating behavior among Malaysian youth [PDF]

This study investigates the influence of body image perception, social media influence, and physical activity on eating behavior among Malaysian youth.
Mohamad Arrif Emir, Widad Emir, Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa   +1 more
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Over or Under? Mental Representations and the Paradox of Body Size Estimation

Frontiers in Psychology, 2021
Kevin R. Brooks, Kevin R. Brooks, Richard J. Stevenson, Richard J. Stevenson, Ian D. Stephen, Ian D. Stephen   +5 more
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Physical activity, eating behavior, and body image perception among university students

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Background Inaccurate body image perception could contribute to the adoption of unhealthy eating behaviors and physical inactivity. This study aimed to assess the physical activity, eating behaviors, and body image perception of university students ...
Wooi Yue Tey, Rong Ying Loo, Meng-Che Tsai, Yee How Say, Ai Kah Ng, Seok Shin Tan, Seok Tyug Tan, Khang Jin Cheah, Chin Xuan Tan   +8 more
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Perception on body image and its associated factors among undergraduates in selected faculties of a state university in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry
Background: Perception on body image; the way individuals see or feel about their physical appearance, can influence one's mental well-being, self-esteem and lifestyle.
M. S. Akurugodagama, H. C. Munasinghe, W. S. Silvapulle, H. M. S. Hansika, N. F. Siddeek, M. D. I. W. Amarasinghe, K. L. M. D. Seneviwickrama   +6 more
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Perception of the Body Image and Nutritional Status in Adolescents

Revista de Psicologia da IMED, 2019
Adolescence is a time marked by physical, psychological and behavioral changes, which may affect the perception of body image, besides being associated to an increased dissatisfaction towards the body image.
Larissa Mecca Chagas, Nathalia Guarezi Ferreira, Valeria Hartmann, Daiana Argenta Kümpel   +3 more
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What is an attractive body? Using an interactive 3D program to create the ideal body for you and your partner [PDF]

, 2012
What is the ideal body size and shape that we want for ourselves and our partners? What are the important physical features in this ideal? And do both genders agree on what is an attractive body?
Martin J. Tovée, Tovée Martin J., Cornelissen, Piers, Piers L Cornelissen, Piers L. Cornelissen, Kara L. Crossley, Crossley Kara L., Martin J Tové, Crossley, Kara, Tovée, Martin, Cornelissen Piers L., Kara L Crossley, Martin J Tovée   +12 more
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Body Image Perception and Weight Control Behavior among Secondary Level Students in Dharan

Asian Journal of Population Sciences
Body image perception serves as a motivation for weight control practices in adolescents. This study evaluates secondary school students' body image perception and weight control behaviors.
Salina Rai, Sharada Sharma
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