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Nishina, Adrienne; Ammon, Natalie Y.; Bellmore, Amy D.; Graham, Sandra – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2006
The present study examined the association between body dissatisfaction and adjustment, and the role physical development plays in this association, in an ethnically diverse sample of over 1100 urban, ninth grade boys and girls (M age = 14). More similarities than differences were found across ethnic groups: Caucasian, African American, Latino,…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Physical Development, Ethnic Groups, Adolescents