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Kim, Oksoo; Kim, Kyeha – Adolescence, 2001
Examined whether body mass index (BMI) and perception of a body weight problem predict level of self esteem and depression in Korean female adolescents. Results showed that perception of a weight problem, but not BMI, contributed significantly to the prediction of level of self esteem and depression. (BF)
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Attitude Measures, Body Composition