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Prevention of body concerns and risk behaviours in adolescent boys

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posted on 2003-01-01, 00:00 authored by Jacqueline. Stanford
This research investigated adolescent boys' body image and body change strategies, sociocultural messages, negative affect and self-esteem. A prevention program was developed that targeted adolescent boys. The program was successful in improving satisfaction and importance of muscles, psychological adjustment and preventing health compromising body change strategies.

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Thesis (D.Psychology (Health))--Deakin University, Victoria, 2003.

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D.Psychology (Health)

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Faculty of Health

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School of Psychology

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    Self-esteem - Psychological aspectsBody image in adolescence - Psychological aspectsTeenage boys - AttitudesCopingAdaptability (Psychology)Life skillsCommunity life - Psychological aspects

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