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Papini, Dennis R. – 1987
Previous research investigating the relationship between body build and personality stereotypes found that the mesomorphic build was attributed positive qualities while the endomorph and ectomorph were assigned negative qualities by both males and females. More recent research has revealed a potential shift in body build preferences as standards…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Image, Body Weight, College Freshmen
