Body Image and Health: Contemporary Perspectives

There has been a significant increase in research into body image in men, women and children in the last 20 years. This editorial reviews definitions of the concept of body image, and considers potential health consequences of lowered body satisfaction and increased body concern. The articles that f...

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2006-07, Vol.11 (4), p.523-530
Main Author: Grogan, Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Body
Body Image
Children
Depression
Eating disorders
Female
Gender
Health
Health promotion
Health Status
Humans
Male
Mental health
Obesity
Perception
Psychology
Satisfaction
Self-esteem
Self-perception
Social Environment
Sociocultural factors
United States
Weight
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Summary:There has been a significant increase in research into body image in men, women and children in the last 20 years. This editorial reviews definitions of the concept of body image, and considers potential health consequences of lowered body satisfaction and increased body concern. The articles that form this Special Issue are contextualized within contemporary research literature around relevant themes. These include sociocultural influences, gender, effects of weight and appearance and perceptual factors. Implications of findings for health psychologists involved in designing health promotion interventions are discussed.
ISSN:1359-1053
1461-7277
DOI:10.1177/1359105306065013