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Peer reviewedTiggemann, Marika; Lynch, Jessica E. – Developmental Psychology, 2001
Investigated body image across life span in cross-section of women ages 20-84 years. Found that although body dissatisfaction remained stable, self-objectification, habitual body monitoring, appearance anxiety, and disordered eating all significantly decreased with age. Self- objectification mediated the relationship between age and disordered…
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Anxiety, Attitudes
