Predictors of Adolescent Male Body Image Dissatisfaction: Implications for Negative Health Practices and Consequences for School Health From a Regionally Representative Sample

Abstract

Educators and school districts should consider the confluence of psychosocial variables affecting body image and adolescent male health risk behaviors based on a statistically sound predictive model as provided by the ABISS. Targeted programming to enhance body image and address teasing/bullying behaviors is strongly recommended.

A Cross-Cultural Study Investigating Body Features Associated With Male Adolescents’ Body Dissatisfaction in Australia, China, and Malaysia

“…More recent research has demonstrated that body image concerns are no longer confined to Western populations, with numerous studies showing the emergence of body dissatisfaction among male and female adolescents in Asia (e.g., Grammas & Schwartz, 2009;Jung et al, 2009;Leone et al, 2011;Mellor et al, 2013;Wardle, Haase, & Steptoe, 2006), and an increase in eating disorders and other body change strategies across a number of Asian cultures (Jung et al, 2009;Jung & Forbes, 2006Wardle et al, 2006;Xu et al, 2010). In addition, there is growing evidence Asian adolescent males are concerned about lean muscularity (Mintz & Kashubeck, 1999;Thianthai, 2008;Watt & Ricciardelli, 2012;Xu et al, 2010).…”

A Longitudinal Analysis of Adolescent Smoking: Using Smoking Status to Differentiate the Influence of Body Weight Measures

“…Whereas previous studies on smoking and weight control have focused primarily on adolescent girls, recent research suggests that both sexes are susceptible to weight concerns as they pertain to smoking . This is consistent with studies that have documented that adolescent boys are increasingly concerned about their weight and body image . Instead of consuming fruits and vegetables to promote healthy weight, there is a widespread belief that smoking helps with weight control .…”

“…concerned about their weight and body image. 7,8 Instead of consuming fruits and vegetables to promote healthy weight, 9 there is a widespread belief that smoking helps with weight control. 6,10,11 Although adolescents may smoke to lose weight, 6,12 their efforts to lose weight are defeated by early adulthood.…”

Self Esteem and Body Image Of Early Adolescent Girls In Kuta Alam District Banda Aceh

“…The dynamic relationship of these three factors gives a direct effect on the development of teen body image (Leone, et al, 2011). Santrock (2007) says along with the physical development that occurs in early adolescence, one of the psychological aspects that occur is the adolescent to be very concerned about his body (preoccupation) and develop an individual image of the appearance of his body.…”