Fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns among adolescents: The moderating effects of gender and weight status

N Trompeter, K Bussey, P Hay, J Mond… - Journal of youth and …, 2018 - Springer
Journal of youth and adolescence, 2018Springer
Fear of negative evaluation has been linked with weight/shape concerns among adults,
however, similar research among adolescents is lacking. We investigated the relationship
between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns, including the moderating
roles of gender and body mass index (BMI) in adolescents. Participant were 4045 Australian
adolescents (53.7% girls) aged 11–19 years (M age= 14 years 11 months), who completed
a self-report questionnaire about weight/shape concerns, fear of negative evaluation, and …
Abstract
Fear of negative evaluation has been linked with weight/shape concerns among adults, however, similar research among adolescents is lacking. We investigated the relationship between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns, including the moderating roles of gender and body mass index (BMI) in adolescents. Participant were 4045 Australian adolescents (53.7% girls) aged 11–19 years (Mage = 14 years 11 months), who completed a self-report questionnaire about weight/shape concerns, fear of negative evaluation, and weight and height. Results showed a positive association between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns, with the association being stronger among girls. Furthermore, the association between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns was stronger among adolescents with higher BMIs, especially so for boys. These results highlight the role of fear of negative evaluation in weight/shape concerns and suggest potential avenues for prevention programs.
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