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Starr, Christine R.; Zurbriggen, Eileen L. – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 2019
We investigated the relationship of self-sexualization to self-objectification, weight concerns, self-efficacy, academic outcomes, and career aspirations among preadolescent girls. Participants were 89 six- to nine-year-old girls; parental reports were also obtained. Two thirds of girls showed signs of self-sexualization by choosing a sexualized…
Descriptors: Females, Sexuality, Body Weight, Parent Aspiration
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Nakamura, Tracy; Mamary, Edward – American Journal of Health Education, 2013
Background: The My True Body (MTB) group intervention incorporates cognitive restructuring and social support into bariatric surgery preparation. Purpose: To identify and describe program components that support long-term behavioral modifications and influence confidence in healthy weight maintenance. Methods: Semistructured telephone interviews…
Descriptors: Surgery, Human Body, Interpersonal Relationship, Intervention