To investigate the normative trajectory of self-esteem across the life span, this meta-analysis
synthesizes the available longitudinal data on mean-level change in self-esteem. The …

In this theoretical review paper, we provide a developmental–sociocultural framework for the
role of social media (SM) in adolescent girls' body image concerns, and in turn, depressive …

Abstract Objectification theory (Fredrickson & Roberts, 1997) provides a framework for
understanding how cultural pressure on women's appearance (ie, sexual objectification) …

Although Facebook was created to help people feel connected with each other, data
indicate that regular usage has both negative and positive connections to well-being. To …

Noted for its fair and equal coverage of men and women, Psychology of Gender reviews the
research and issues surrounding gender from multiple perspectives, including psychology …

Our study aimed to offer a comprehensive test of the model outlined in objectification theory
(Fredrickson & Roberts, 1997). A sample of 116 Australian female undergraduate students …

Objectives The overall aim of the study was to investigate the applicability of Objectification
Theory to the mental health of early adolescent girls, in particular, their dieting behaviors …

Abstract Background Objectification Theory positions self-objectification as a cause of
depression. In particular, the authors offer Objectification Theory as a partial explanation for …

This meta-analysis investigated the normative development of domain-specific self-
evaluations (also referred to as self-concept or domain-specific self-esteem) by synthesizing …

The authors examined cyberbullying victimization in the context of issues of key importance
to youth: body esteem, social support, and social self-efficacy. Research has found that …