There is scarce literature available for mental health clinicians on the approach of intuitive
eating and its benefits to the emotional well-being of body-conscious individuals. This …

Body image is a multi-dimensional concept that can affect many facets in adolescent
females' lives. The social comparison theory is a widely utilized theory when studying body …

I can honestly say I had never imagined I would attend an American university, on a full
athletic scholarship for rowing, or that I would complete a degree in Sport Management, and …

This study was designed to compare the body-esteem and attitudes of elective cosmetic
surgery of females in college whose female caregivers have or have not undergone elective …

Little research has specifically answered how to tackle leisure constraints imposed by body
image. This study proposes that leisure self-efficacy, one's confidence in leisure activities …

Based on a national survey consisting of 1593 respondents selected by random sampling,
this article analyzes the main factors which constrain Chinese'participation on leisure. The …

This qualitative research study explored the perceptions associated with acute
hospitalization of individuals defined as morbidly obese. Interviews were one-on-one and …

The purpose of this study was to explore the meaning of leisure among women in the
developing East African nation of Uganda. In this study, I evaluated the leisure experiences …

" Humans are storytelling organisms who, individually and collectively, lead storied lives.
Thus, the study of narrative is the study of the ways humans experience the world,"(Connelly …

Obesity and inactivity rates of African American girls are high. However, little research has
been conducted that examines how girls conceptualize health, recreation and obesity. Girls …