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Adolescence and Body Image (Adolescence and Society) - Softcover

Book 26 of 32: Adolescence and Society

Ricciardelli, Lina A.

 
9781848721999: Adolescence and Body Image (Adolescence and Society)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1848721994 ISBN 13: 9781848721999
Publisher: Routledge, 2015

Synopsis

Body image is a significant issue for the majority of adolescents. Anxieties relating to body image can be crippling across both genders, their debilitating effects sometimes leading to mental health problems. This important book is the first of its kind to focus specifically on adolescents, providing a comprehensive overview of the biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors relating to the development of body image. It also provides a detailed review of the measures which can be taken to address body dissatisfaction.

Discussing the role of culture, family, peers, schools, sport and media in stimulating a negative body image, the book also examines the different challenges faced by girls and boys as they grow. Eating disorders and body change strategies are also addressed, as well as the challenges faced by youngsters affected by conditions causing visible differences, such as hair loss in cancer patients.The book also presents original research, including the results from a large Australian study of the body image and associated health behaviours of adolescent boys, and the results of a study of current teaching practices relating to body image.

Adolescence and Body Image will be ideal reading for students and researchers from a variety of fields, including developmental, health, and social psychology, sociology, and cultural and health studies. Professionals working with young people, whether in education, health promotion or any other allied discipline will also find this book an invaluable resource.

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About the Author

Lina A. Ricciardelli is a professor in the School of Psychology at Deakin University, Australia

Zali Yager is a senior lecturer in the College of Education at Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1848721994
ISBN 13 
9781848721999
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
242