This study is a meta-analysis of the relation of heavyweight and self-esteem. We examined
this relation in studies thatfocused on participants' actual body weight (assessed by physical …

This study was designed to identify factors associated with the perceptual and attitudinal
components of female body image. The influence of society and factors thought to mediate …

A new measure of emotional investment in the body is presented. The Body Investment
Scale (BIS) pertains especially to self-destructive behavior and can be used to study a …

Diversas investigaciones se han realizado con la finalidad de conocer el papel de la
insatisfacción corporal en el desarrollo de los Trastornos del Comportamiento Alimentario …

The present study examined body satisfaction and related concerns in exercise and sport
settings. Participants included 198 female aerobic exercisers and 204 female college …

ObjectivesTo assess body image perception and satisfaction with current body image across
the EU and to explore the influence of sociodemographic variables, body-weight change …

Past research has obtained mixed findings in relation to gender differences and other factors
that shape ideal body image. The current study was designed to investigate these …

There are currently limited investigations that have examined the relationship between
personality traits and exercise dependence. The purpose of the present study was to explore …

Background Previous research suggests that restrained eating is problematic in Lebanon
and is associated with the occurrence of clinically diagnosed eating disorders. Because of …

Purpose: To identify an efficient, valid, and reliable instrument for use by primary care
physicians during clinical encounters to screen female adolescents at risk for eating …