In Part 1 we discussed the nature of adolescence, and in Part 2 we have explored the
counselling needs of young people and the theoretical foundations of the proactive …

The study of attachment is a valuable theoretical framework to understand the influence of
parents and friends on the evolution and development of adolescents. This study aimed to …

The aim of the current study was to determine the link between parental attachment style
and body appreciation in adolescents with and without eating disorders, and to explore the …

Background Attachment theory has been used in personalized treatments since decades. It
is a major framework for understanding images of the self, affect regulation, reflective …

Background: Psychological characteristics could significantly impact applications for
cosmetic surgery as well as precognition and satisfaction with surgery. The present study …

Previous research investigated the role of social media use and perceived socio-cultural
pressure as predictors of the endorsement of ideal body stereotypes. However, not much …

Body dissatisfaction, defined as a person's negative feelings about her body appearance or
weight, is a common problem among women and can lead to different health-related …

Studies have indicated that the media plays a role in the development of body dissatisfaction
in children. Nevertheless, there is limited understanding of the protective factors that may …

Although objectification theory and the tripartite influence model provide instructive insights
into understanding how sociocultural factors contribute to adolescent girls' body shame, it is …

Gay men report higher levels of body dissatisfaction and negative body image than
heterosexual men. These trends are closely linked to cultural pressures, sexual identity …