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Direct linkOliver, Wendy – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2008
Although some research has shown that dance enhances body image and self-esteem, other research shows that it sometimes has the opposite effect and causes dancers to develop a negative body image and even eating disorders. In dance, body image is not only about maintaining a certain weight; it can also refer to specific perceived body flaws.…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Eating Disorders, Dance Education, Body Composition
Natenshon, Abigail H. – Our Children, 2000
Discusses the role of families and schools in preventing eating disorders in children and adolescents, explaining that eating disorders are not just about food, but rather a misuse of food to resolve emotional problems; describing various primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention methods; and offering strategies for educators (activism and…
Descriptors: Child Health, Eating Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Phillips, Lynn – 1998
This report reviews current statistics on the state of girls' lives in the United States at the end of the 20th century. Six chapters cover: (1) "Framing Gender, Identity, and Adolescence" (trends in research on adolescent girls, exploring identities, how girls are doing, and conditions that support or hinder girls' healthy sense of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Health Care, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development
