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Body Image
Understanding Body Dissatisfaction in Men, Women and Children
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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


PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN-13: 9780367569501
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Publication date: November, 2021
Pages: 264
Weight: 390g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Eating Disorders, Psychology, Psychotherapy

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