Weight concern and body image dissatisfaction continue to be understudied among African
American and Hispanic women. To address the gap in the extant literature, this study …

Due to biased research, Black women are largely excluded from many fields of study,
including body image, eating disorders, and intuitive eating. As a result, disparities exist …

Obesity can cause alarming consequences for individuals of any age. In the United States,
obesity rates among African American women in rural environments are disproportionately …

Due to the lack of strength-based research pertaining to Black families in the field of
marriage and family therapy, Black women have been seen as perpetuating stereotypes …

The study was aimed at exploring the eating habits, body image, and appearance in African
American women. The approach used for this study was phenomenological and was based …