A prospective study on the impact of peer and parental pressure on body dissatisfaction in adolescent girls and boys

Helfert, Susanne; Warschburger, Petra

doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2011.01.004

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“…Consistent with previous research, friends, family, dating partners, and the media were the pressure sources included in this study (e.g., Helfert & Warschburger, 2011;Tylka, 2011).…”

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Perceived social pressures and the internalization of the mesomorphic ideal: The role of drive for muscularity and autonomy in physically active men

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In press). Perceived social pressures and the internalization of the mesomorphic ideal: The role of drive for muscularity and autonomy in physically active men. We examined if there were both direct and indirect relationships (via the drive for muscularity) between the perceived pressure to be muscular and internalization of the mesomorphic ideal, and if autonomy moderates these relationships in physically active men. A sample of 330 men, who were undergraduate students studying sport, completed the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2, the Mesomorphic Ideal Internalization Subscale of the revised male version Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire, the Perceived Sociocultural Pressure Scale-Modified, and the Drive for Muscularity Scale Attitudes Subscale. Perceived pressure predicted internalization directly, and indirectly through the drive for muscularity. The direct relationship between pressure and internalization was weaker under higher levels of autonomy. The indirect path, via drive for muscularity, was stronger under higher levels of autonomy. These results provide insights into why men vary in the degree to which they internalize pressure to develop a mesomorphic ideal, supporting further examination of autonomy.

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“…Consistent with previous research, friends, family, dating partners, and the media were the pressure sources included in this study (e.g., Helfert & Warschburger, 2011;Tylka, 2011).…”

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confidence: 59%

Perceived social pressures and the internalization of the mesomorphic ideal: The role of drive for muscularity and autonomy in physically active men

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“…On T1, T2, and T3, the prevalences of body dissatisfaction increased significantly over time, going from 43.3% to 56.7% to 66.5%, respectively. Other studies confirmed this significant increase over time 3,4 but there are no studies in Brazil that can be used for comparison. During adolescence, the internalization of an ideally thin body in addition to the frequent comparisons of body appearance made by society may be the main factors that encourage female adolescents to dislike their weight and physical appearance 23,25,26 .…”

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“…According to Fitzsimmons-Craft et al 2 , thoughts, feelings, and behaviors towards the body encompass the body image phenomenon. Hence, body dissatisfaction is part of the attitude associated with body image and involves disdain for one's own weight and appearance 3,4 . There is evidence that females tend to be more dissatisfied with their bodies than males [5][6][7] .…”

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“…There is evidence that females tend to be more dissatisfied with their bodies than males [5][6][7] . Additionally, studies show a high prevalence of body dissatisfaction among adolescents 3,4,8 , which may be called "normative discontent" with one's own weight and body shape/appearance.…”

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“…Nonetheless, regardless of body appearance, adolescents are prone to internalize the ideal body advertised by the contemporary culture 14,15 . Adolescents may therefore be more susceptible to the internalization of an ideal body, resulting in body dissatisfaction 3,16 . Yet, longitudinal studies are needed that focus on specific characteristics, such as disdain for weight and appearance.…”

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Background: Evidence has shown that the prevalence of body dissatisfaction in youth has been increasing in recent years and it seems that adolescence is the main culprit. Objective: This study assessed body dissatisfaction in adolescents over one year. Methods: A total of 358 adolescents of both genders aged 11 to 14 years were investigated on three occasions (T1, T2, and T3). The investigation included collecting their height and weight for calculating body mass index (BMI) and administrating the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ). Results: The prevalences of body dissatisfaction in males and females differed significantly. Over time, dissatisfaction increased gradually in females and decreased in males (p < 0.05): females were more dissatisfied on T3 than on T1 and T2 (F = 9.71; p = 0.001) while males were more dissatisfied on T1 than in T2 and T3 (F = 12.55; p = 0.001). The scores between occasions T1, T2, and T3 also differed. Discussion: Over a period of one year, body dissatisfaction increased in females and decreased in males. Health-promoting programs for school children should be implemented during the school year.

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A prospective study on the impact of peer and parental pressure on body dissatisfaction in adolescent girls and boys

Cited by 154 publications

References 43 publications

Perceived social pressures and the internalization of the mesomorphic ideal: The role of drive for muscularity and autonomy in physically active men

Perceived social pressures and the internalization of the mesomorphic ideal: The role of drive for muscularity and autonomy in physically active men

Insatisfação corporal em adolescentes: uma investigação longitudinal

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