Importance Understanding the mechanisms by which physical activity is associated with a
lower risk of psychiatric symptoms may stimulate the identification of cost-efficient strategies …

Appearance-related interactions with peers, both positive and negative, are commonplace
on social media. Using qualitative methods, this study explores UK adolescents' shared …

Childhood overweight and obesity are rapidly increasing in urban Vietnam. Dietary patterns
are understudied for their association with obesity risk in these children, and it is unclear …

Overconcern with weight and shape and body dissatisfaction have both emerged as
significant predictors of disordered eating. However, it is unclear how these constructs relate …

Self-objectification has been examined extensively in adult populations. Despite theoretical
evidence suggesting that children may also be vulnerable to experiencing self …

Objective. To examine the associations between weight status, weight and shape concern,
self-esteem, body dissatisfaction and depression in children. Methods. Interviews were …

Objective Binge eating, loss of control eating and overeating often develop during late
childhood or early adolescence. Understanding the presentation of binge eating as early as …

Every day, millions of children, tweens, and teenagers sit down and watch their favorite
television shows on the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. A large segment of this audience …

We aimed to examine cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships between psychological
characteristics, body size, and body image outcomes in 6-to 7-year-old children. Participants …

This chapter addresses risk factors for the development of body image disturbances.
Generally, researchers propose that multiple risk factors exist, covering biological, social …