Rationale Body dissatisfaction is prevalent in mid-adolescence and may be associated with
the onset of depression. Objective The study assessed the influence of body dissatisfaction …

Purpose Body dissatisfaction is strongly associated with quality of life impairment among
both male and female adults, and the strength of this relationship is comparable between the …

This research examined whether body dissatisfaction prospectively predicted depressive
mood and low self-esteem in adolescent girls and boys 5 years later. Participants were early …

The current study focused on the relationship between body dissatisfaction and depressive
symptoms on the threshold of adolescence. We aimed to investigate the role of body …

Body dissatisfaction is distressing and a risk factor for adverse consequences including
eating disorders. However, data pertaining to the prevalence of body dissatisfaction in …

Introduction Depression rises significantly in adolescence, with females reporting twice the
prevalence of males into adulthood. In accordance with cognitive vulnerability theories …

Rationale Body dissatisfaction is prevalent among teenagers, and may influence the uptake
of risky health behaviours. Objective The study assessed the influence of body …

Body dissatisfaction and depressive symptoms are commonly experienced during
adolescence and increase the risk of adverse health outcomes, especially eating disorders …

PURPOSE: The present study examined whether the cross-sectional association between
body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem varies across gender, age, body weight status …

This brief report tests the mediating effect of self-esteem in the relationship between body
dissatisfaction and symptoms of depression and anxiety. A sample of 409 adolescents …