Body Image : Social Influences, Ethnic Differences and Impact on Self-Esteem PDF
Edited by Rafael Vargas
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The relationship between self-esteem and body image has been well-established such that low levels of self-esteem have been found to be associated with body image concerns.
The authors review previous research on the link between low self-esteem and body image concerns and then discuss more recent research concerning the importance of contingent self-esteem in this connection.
The next chapter provides a discussion on the commonness of body dissatisfaction among contemporary Western young women and suggests re-embodiment as a means of transforming this experience.
Chapter 3 explores the relationship between appearance satisfaction emotional overeating, experiences of racism and BMI among Black and African American women.
Ethnic identity plays an important role in the self-concept related to feelings and attitudes.
Chapter 4 explores the ethnic differences in self-esteem and body image among adolescents, as well as the need to address ethnicity in prevention programs.
The remaining chapters of the book focus on body image in adolescent pregnancy; magazine image influence, extraversion and body image in college males; sociocultural factors, body image factors and self-esteem on school-age males and females, the perception of self-image in older people and how it changes throughout life; an examination of how the way woman perceive themselves influences the psychosexual impact on quality of life; and finally, how people can improve or develop a healthier investment in appearance.
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- Pages:158 pages
- Publisher:Nova Science Publishers
- Publication Date:01/11/2015
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- ISBN:9781634839211
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:158 pages
- Publisher:Nova Science Publishers
- Publication Date:01/11/2015
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- ISBN:9781634839211
