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9781848721982 1848721986 Adolescence is a notoriously challenging period for a range of issues, but coming to terms with how we look can be the most difficult. During a time of immense biological and social change, dissatisfaction with body image is one of the most pervasive concerns affecting young people world-wide, permeating all aspects of a youngster s life, from family and school to their broader social identity. Often reinforced by peer culture and an endless stream of media messages, 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 assess the biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors that lead to concerns with body image among adolescents, and the measures that can be taken to address them. Discussing the role of family relationships, individual self-esteem and school context in stimulating a negative body image, the book also examines the wider media messages that adolescents react to, as well as 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. Published as part of the Routledge "Adolescence and Society" series, the book is ideal reading for researchers and undergraduate students from a variety of fields, including developmental 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.", 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., First published in 2014. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
9781848721982 1848721986 Adolescence is a notoriously challenging period for a range of issues, but coming to terms with how we look can be the most difficult. During a time of immense biological and social change, dissatisfaction with body image is one of the most pervasive concerns affecting young people world-wide, permeating all aspects of a youngster s life, from family and school to their broader social identity. Often reinforced by peer culture and an endless stream of media messages, 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 assess the biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors that lead to concerns with body image among adolescents, and the measures that can be taken to address them. Discussing the role of family relationships, individual self-esteem and school context in stimulating a negative body image, the book also examines the wider media messages that adolescents react to, as well as 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. Published as part of the Routledge "Adolescence and Society" series, the book is ideal reading for researchers and undergraduate students from a variety of fields, including developmental 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.", 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., First published in 2014. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.