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A systematic review of interventions aiming to promote positive body image in children and adolescents.

Authors :
Guest E
Zucchelli F
Costa B
Bhatia R
Halliwell E
Harcourt D
Source :
Body image [Body Image] 2022 Sep; Vol. 42, pp. 58-74. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jun 06.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Evidence shows interventions can improve positive body image in adult women. This systematic review examined the evidence of efficacy of interventions that aimed to increase positive body image in children and young people aged under 18 years. The authors followed PRISMA guidelines for the review. Searches of CINAHL Plus, Medline, PsychINFO, Wiley Online Library, SCOPUS and grey literature were conducted up to February 2021 and identified 4171 papers. Thirteen studies evaluating 12 interventions, designed for children/adolescents aged 9-18 years, were eligible and evaluated using the Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) Quality Assessment Tool. The studies evaluated body appreciation, body-esteem, and embodiment. Studies using cognitive dissonance, peer support, and psychoeducation had evidence of improving body appreciation and body-esteem in adolescent girls. However, evidence of efficacy for younger children and boys was lacking and the studies ranged in methodological quality. Further research should rigorously evaluate positive body image interventions using second-generation measures that assess specific components of positive body image and consider how to promote positive body image in young children and boys.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1873-6807
Volume :
42
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Body image
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35679652
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2022.04.009