This systematic review examines body dissatisfaction and the influence of sociocultural
messages related to body image among preschool children. The review was conducted …

Objective To assess body dissatisfaction among children between 9 and 14 years of age
and to examine factors (age, sex, body mass index, perceived shape, and self-esteem) …

The main objective of this study was to investigate normal weight and overweight preschool
children's ability to understand conceptualizations of body image and their association with …

Body image dissatisfaction has become increasingly more prevalent among the
preadolescent population over recent years. This study examines the level of body image …

Background: This study addresses limitations of previous research by examining the
prevalence of body image dissatisfaction within two developmental periods: childhood and …

This longitudinal study aims to describe the development of body dissatisfaction (BD),
measured with the Contour Drawing Rating Scale, between the ages of 14 and 18, and to …

During the past two decades, there has been an explosion of research concerning body
image in children and adolescence. This research has been fueled both by concern about …

This study aimed to assess the extent, patterns, and predictors of feelings of body
dissatisfaction experienced by female German adolescents. Using 3D-avatar software, a …

Body image has been associated with self-care and the assumption of either healthy habits
or poor diets and eating disorders. As a vital element in the formation of a positive body …

The purpose of the current study was to examine the relative contributions of weight status,
race/ethnicity, sex, and age on body dissatisfaction in a large group of diverse children …