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Body Image and Health: Contemporary Perspectives
Abstract
There has been a significant increase in research into body image in men, women and children in the last 20 years. This editorial reviews definitions of the concept of body image, and considers potential health consequences of lowered body satisfaction and increased body concern. The articles that form this Special Issue are contextualized within contemporary research literature around relevant themes. These include sociocultural influences, gender, effects of weight and appearance and perceptual factors. Implications of findings for health psychologists involved in designing health promotion interventions are discussed.
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“Additionally, the anxiety associated with potential BMI classification can be particularly acute in settings where physical appearance is highly valued, such as during adolescence.”
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“The categorization process, especially when individuals are labeled as overweight or obese, can precipitate a range of negative psychological outcomes.”
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“The stigma attached to these labels often leads to discrimination, shame, and social isolation, significantly impacting an individual’s self-esteem and body image.”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Grogan, S.
- Affiliations
- University of Staffordshire (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Grogan, Sarah
- ORCID
- Grogan, Sarah
- Venue
- Journal of Health Psychology
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2006-07
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 523-530
- ISSN
- 1359-1053 (ISSN-L)
- 1461-7277
- OpenAlex
- W2050239731
- Cited by
- 353
- References
- 43
- Citations by year
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- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Health Psychology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Keywords
- body image, body satisfaction, body image concern, health effects, sociocultural factors, gender differences, perceptual factors, health promotion interventions
- MeSH terms
- Body Image, Female, Health Status, Humans, Male, Social Environment, United States
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