What works in secondary schools? A systematic review of classroom-based body image programs

Yager, Zali; Diedrichs, Phillippa C.; Ricciardelli, Lina A.; Halliwell, Emma

doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2013.04.001

Cited by 250Eating Disorders and BehaviorsNutrition, Health and Food BehaviorObesity, Physical Activity, Diet

What works in secondary schools? A systematic review of classroom-based body image programs

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Yager, Zali, Diedrichs, Phillippa C., Ricciardelli, Lina A., Halliwell, Emma·2013·Body Image

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Governments, schools, and curriculum authorities are increasingly recognizing that body image during adolescence is a public health issue that warrants attention in the school setting. After 30 years of eating disorder prevention research, and given the current interest in this area, it seems timely to review the research on interventions to improve body image in schools. We reviewed universal-selective, classroom-based programs that have been conducted since the year 2000, among adolescents, and found 16 eligible intervention programs. Seven of these programs were effective in improving body image on at least one measure, from pre to post test, though effect sizes were small (d=0.22-0.48). These effective programs were conducted among younger adolescents 12.33-13.62 years, and included activities focusing on media literacy, self esteem, and the influence of peers. Implications for school personnel and curriculum authorities are discussed, and we provide recommendations for a strategic approach to future research in this area.

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What works in secondary schools? A systematic review of \nclassroom-based body image programs
Yager, Z., Diedrichs, P. C., Ricciardelli, L. A., & Halliwell, E. (2013) · UWE Research Repository (UWE Bristol)
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Authors: Yager, Z., Diedrichs, P. C., Ricciardelli, L. A., & Halliwell, E.
Affiliations: University of the West of England (GB)
Deakin University (AU)
Corresponding author: Yager, Zali
ORCID: Yager, Zali
Diedrichs, Phillippa C.
Ricciardelli, Lina A.
Halliwell, Emma
Venue: Body Image
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2013-06
Volume: 10
Issue: 3
Pages: 271-281
ISSN: 1740-1445 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2013.04.001
OpenAlex: W2059466851
Cited by: 250
References: 119
Citations by year: 2026: 10 · 2025: 23 · 2024: 20 · 2023: 30 · 2022: 26 · 2021: 30 · 2020: 13 · 2019: 19 · 2018: 17 · 2017: 17 · 2016: 17 · 2015: 19 · 2014: 6 · 2013: 3
FWCI: 2.19
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: bronze
doi.org
Locations: Body Image (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Victoria University Research Repository (Victoria University) (acceptedVersion)
UWE Research Repository (UWE Bristol) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Funders: Leverhulme Trust
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Keywords: adolescents, eating disorder prevention, school-based intervention, media literacy, self-esteem, peer influence, secondary schools, intervention effectiveness
MeSH terms: Adolescent, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Body Image, Child, Health Education, Humans, Schools, Students

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