Self-Esteem and Negative Affect as Moderators of Sociocultural Influences on Body Dissatisfaction, Strategies to Decrease Weight, and Strategies to Increase Muscles Among Adolescent Boys and Girls.

Authors :: Ricciardelli, Lina A.
McCabe, Marita P.
Source :: Sex Roles. Feb2001, Vol. 44 Issue 3-4, p189-207. 19p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Examines the factors mediating the body dissatisfaction and body change strategies for both adolescent boys and girls. Gender differences in the factors that contributes body dissatisfaction; Direct influence of sociocultural pressures; Role of self-esteem in moderating the impact of the sociocultural influences.

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