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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
DOI 10.1016/j.bodyim.2013.04.001
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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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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
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
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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