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UnniKrishnan C., Aarthi; Karibeeran, Sathyamurthi – Online Submission, 2020
Introduction: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a cluster of emotional, and physical symptoms PMDD is a more serious and severe premenstrual condition that affects about 5% of women during their reproductive years. Although PMDD, like PMS, may include physical symptoms, it always involves a worsening of mood that interferes significantly…
Descriptors: Females, Physiology, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Psychological Patterns
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Jill Thompson, Amanda; Poyrazli, Senel; Miller, Erin – Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 2020
Purpose: This review systematically analyzed BID among young women of developing nations after these women's consumption of Western media. We explored changes in women's exposure to Western media alongside changes in body image dissatisfaction and eating disorders. Reoccurring themes of internalization across populations of women are discussed.…
Descriptors: Western Civilization, Cultural Influences, Cultural Differences, Mass Media Effects
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Kavi Kumar, K. S.; Ramachandran, Maithili; Viswanathan, Brinda – Social Indicators Research, 2009
Weight-for-squared height or body mass index (BMI) is often considered as an effective predictor of morbidity and mortality rates. This study uses BMI data from a sample of ever-married women in the age group of 15-49 years in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh for the year 1998-1999, to analyse the determinants of chronic energy deficiency…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Foreign Countries, Intervention, Marital Status
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Rattan, Neelam; Kang, Shirin; Thakur, Nisha; Parthi, Komila – Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 2006
The current society emphasizes physical appearance and physical fitness. Individual's self-esteem has been shown to be linked with physical appearance. Methods: A random sample comprising of 100 male and 100 female (N = 200) adolescents was selected. The subjects were administered the Current Thoughts Scale and the Dieting Beliefs Scale for…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Females, Physical Fitness, Adolescents
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Latha, K. S.; Hegde, Supriya; Bhat, S. M.; Sharma, P. S. V. N.; Rai, Pooja – Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 2006
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine whether Body Mass Index (BMI) and the subjective perception of body weight, and body shape satisfaction predict level of self-esteem and depression among female college students. Method: The sample comprised of 124 female college students ranging in age from 16-21 years. Self perception of…
Descriptors: College Students, Body Weight, Body Composition, Females