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Constructing Body Image In University Women: The Relationship Between Self-Esteem, Self-Compassion, And Intuitive Eating, Peta Stapleton, Ankita Nikalje
Constructing Body Image In University Women: The Relationship Between Self-Esteem, Self-Compassion, And Intuitive Eating, Peta Stapleton, Ankita Nikalje
Peta B. Stapleton
Body image related concerns among women are well researched. However, this research has consistently focussed on identifying pathological and maladaptive correlates of body image. Body image research has been based on the assumption that a positive body image is merely an absence of or is defined by low levels of a negative body image. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the relationship between self-esteem, self-compassion and intuitive eating in conceptualising body image related avoidance behaviours. Female university students (N = 137) completed four measures online: the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Self-Compassion Scale of Neff, Intuitive Eating Scale of …
Explainer: Anorexia And Bulimia, Peta Stapleton
Explainer: Anorexia And Bulimia, Peta Stapleton
Peta B. Stapleton
Eating disorders are an increasing problem in children and adolescents. Recent Australian studies have indicated eating disorder behaviour has increased twofold in Australia in the last five years and 9% (men and women) will suffer from one at some point in their lives.
An analysis by the American Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality shows that hospitalisations for eating disorders increased most sharply (119%) for children aged 12 and younger between 1999 to 2006.
Mummy Do I Look Fat In This?, Peta Stapleton, Terri Sheldon
Mummy Do I Look Fat In This?, Peta Stapleton, Terri Sheldon
Peta B. Stapleton
No abstract provided.
What Is Body Image, Peta Stapleton, Terri Sheldon
What Is Body Image, Peta Stapleton, Terri Sheldon
Peta B. Stapleton
No abstract provided.