Gender Traits and Self-Concept as Indicators of Problem Eating and Body Dissatisfaction among Children.

Thomas, Kristina; Ricciardelli, Lina A.; Williams, Robert J.

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ERIC Number: EJ622445

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Publication Date: 2000

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Gender Traits and Self-Concept as Indicators of Problem Eating and Body Dissatisfaction among Children.

Thomas, Kristina; Ricciardelli, Lina A.; Williams, Robert J.

Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, v43 n7-8 p441-58 Oct 2000

Examined the role of gender traits, body mass index (BMI), and self-concept in predicting problem eating and body dissatisfaction among Australian children. Data from questionnaires and BMI measures indicated that gender traits predicted problem eating for boys, self-concept was predictive for both sexes, and BMI was predictive for girls. BMI predicted body dissatisfaction for both sexes.(SM)

Descriptors: Body Composition, Body Image, Children, Eating Disorders, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues, Self Concept

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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