Adolescence and body image : from development to preventing dissatisfaction / Lina A. Ricciardelli and Zali Yager.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ricciardelli, Lina A. (Lina Angela)

Contributor:

Yager, Zali.

Series:

Adolescence and society

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Body image in adolescence.

Body image.

Self-acceptance in adolescence.

Adolescent psychology.

Physical Description:

234 pages ; 22cm.

Place of Publication:

East Sussex ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2016.

Summary:

Body image is a significant issue for the majority of adolescents. Anxieties relating to body image can be crippling across both genders, their debilitating effects sometimes leading to mental health problems. This important book is the first of its kind to focus specifically on adolescents, providing a comprehensive overview of the biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors relating to the development of body image. It also provides a detailed review of the measures which can be taken to address body dissatisfaction. Discussing the role of culture, family, peers, schools, sport and media in stimulating a negative body image, the book also examines the different challenges faced by girls and boys as they grow. Eating disorders and body change strategies are also addressed, as well as the challenges faced by youngsters affected by conditions causing visible differences, such as hair loss in cancer patients.The book also presents original research, including the results from a large Australian study of the body image and associated health behaviours of adolescent boys, and the results of a study of current teaching practices relating to body image. Adolescence and Body Image will be ideal reading for students and researchers from a variety of fields, including developmental, health, and social psychology, sociology, and cultural and health studies. Professionals working with young people, whether in education, health promotion or any other allied discipline will also find this book an invaluable resource. cluding the results from a large Australian study of the body image and associated health behaviours of adolescent boys, and the results of a study of current teaching practices relating to body image. Adolescence and Body Image will be ideal reading for students and researchers from a variety of fields, including developmental, health, and social psychology, sociology, and cultural and health studies. Professionals working with young people, whether in education, health promotion or any other allied discipline will also find this book an invaluable resource.

Contents:

1 Introduction 1

2 Assessment and Measurement of Body Image 17

3 Body Change Strategies, Appearance Management, and Health 39

4 Physical and Biological Factors that Influence Body Image 55

5 The Media and Body Image 76

6 Peer Influences on Body Image 95

7 The Family 111

8 Culture and Other Sociocultural Factors 126

9 Individual Factors 146

10 Sport 160

11 The Impact of Schools and Teachers on Body Image 173

12 Preventing Body Dissatisfaction and Promoting Positive Body Image 195

13 What Next? Recommendations for Future Research 221.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781848721982

1848721986

9781848721999

1848721994

OCLC:

910936366