Body Image is for Girls: A Qualitative Study of Boys' Body Image

Although a considerable and informative literature on boys' body image is beginning to emerge, this literature has been guided strongly by theorizing about female body image. The present study aimed to gain access to boys' own ideas and terminology regarding their body image. The participa...

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2006-07, Vol.11 (4), p.567-576
Main Authors: Hargreaves, Duane A., Tiggemann, Marika
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Adolescent boys
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Australia
Body
Body Image
Female
Focus Groups
Gender
Health
Humans
Male
Masculinity
Mass media
Men
Psychology
Qualitative Research
Self Concept
Self-perception
Youth
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Adolescent boys
Adolescents
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Body Image
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Focus Groups
Gender
Health
Humans
Male
Masculinity
Mass media
Men
Psychology
Qualitative Research
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Youth
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