How do adolescents perceive body image and respond to body dissatisfaction?
Body shape dissatisfaction is quite common among semiurban adolescents, with boys outnumbering girls. BMI, age, and sex are associated with weight perception and attitude toward body image. Unindicated weight loss practices are prevalent.
Authors
- Vaishali R. Deshmukh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-1663)
- Gauri A. Oka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3425-8512)
Institutions
- Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Center (IN)
- Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
- Published
- 2024-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1515/ijamh-2024-0112
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.64