Body image in middle school students

<p>This study was conducted to investigate the body images of Middle School aged students. A population of 62 students (37 males, 25 females) was given a survey that questioned their level of body image, their practice of weight-control behaviors, and the various potential influences on these areas. The results showed that this particular population had a higher level of body image than previous studies indicate. It also showed that students at this age are engaging in weight-control behaviors. The major influences on body image and weight-control behaviors were found to be peers and the media. This research, along with previous studies, implicates the need for prevention and intervention programs at this age level.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in School Psychology

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services and Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2007

Author dc:creator

• Lichtenwalner, Erin

Contributors dc:contributor

• Epifanio, Frank

• Body image in adolescence; Middle school students
• Educational Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/816

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1812