Main description:

* Takes a cultural development perspective, offering a unique approach which provides a clear, coherent framework for the book, and takes a balanced approach to quantitative and qualitative research
* Features significant coverage of men and children as well as women, and contains useful indicators and lessons for how to promote positive body image, making this essential reading for students and academics across a range of disciplines, as well as professionals interested in body image
* New edition includes the latest research and developments on topics including body image interventions, social media, incidence of dieting and cosmetic surgery, popular culture, and body scanning

Contents:

List of Figures

Preface to the fourth edition

Acknowledgments

Introduction

History

Definitions

Theoretical Perspectives

Aims and Content of this Text

Bibliography

Culture and Body Image

The Idealization of Slenderness

The Basis of Body Shape Ideals

The Dieting Industry

Summary

Bibliography

Women and Body Image

Assessment of Body Image

Behavioral Indicators of Body Dissatisfaction

Social Construction of the Feminine Body

Summary

Bibliography

Men and Body Image

Assessment of Body Image

Behavioral Indicators of Body Dissatisfaction

Social Construction of the Masculine Body

Summary

Bibliography

Media Effects

Media Portrayal of Women's Bodies

Media Portrayal of Men's Bodies

Surveys Relating Media Exposure to Body Image

Studies Investigating Direct Effects of Media Images on Body Image

Interview Studies

Theories of Media Influence

Body Shape Role Models

Recent Developments

Summary

10. Bibliography

Age, Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, and Sexuality

Body Image Across the Life Span

Ethnicity and Body Image

Socioeconomic Status and Body Image

Body Shape, Sexual Attractiveness, and Sexuality

Summary

Bibliography

Reducing Body Dissatisfaction and Promoting Positive Body Image

Psychological Factors Predicting Body Dissatisfaction

General Conclusions and Future Directions

Summary

Bibliography