Research article summary (published 29 Jun 2006):

Peer influences, body-image dissatisfaction, eating dysfunction and self-esteem in adolescent girls.

Full Abstract

A sample of 344 adolescent girls completed a variety of measures designed to index the associations among peer influences, body-image dissatisfaction, eating dysfunction and self-esteem. Results indicated that participants were significantly similar to their nominated friends on self-esteem, but not body image or eating disturbance. Peer measures were significantly associated with body dissatisfaction, eating problems and self-esteem. Peer suppression of feelings, internalization of the thin-ideal and appearance comparison were significant mediators in path analyses testing the direct and indirect role of peer influences on outcome variables. Implications for intervention and prevention programs are discussed.

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Author information

Author/s: Shroff, Hemal (H); Thompson, J Kevin (JK);

Affiliation: University of South Florida, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of health psychology (J Health Psychol), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Jul; vol 11 (issue 4) : pp 533-51

Dates: Created 2006/06/13; Completed 2006/12/05;

PMID: 16769734, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Adolescent Body Image Eating Disorders - psychology Female Florida

Humans Peer Group Psychometrics Questionnaires Self Concept

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