Sociocultural influences of body image among Australian and Fijian girls


Autoria(s): Williams, Lauren Kendrea.
Data(s)

01/01/2006

Resumo

Despite a traditional emphasis on a large body size in Fiji, both Australian and Fijian girls' had relatively similar body image attitudes and weight change behaviours. However, in comparison to Australian girls, Fijian girls experienced conflicting messages about losing and gaining weight.

Identificador

http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30027083

Idioma(s)

eng

Publicador

Deakin University, Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, School of Psychology

Palavras-Chave #Body image in adolescence - Australia #Body image in adolescence - Fiji #Girls - Health and hygiene
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