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The influence of sexual orientation on body dissatisfaction in adult men and women

International Journal of Eating DisordersPublished 1 September 1996Open access
Susan E. Beren, Helen A. Hayden, Denise E. Wilfley, Carlos M. Grilo
Citations267
SJR quartileQ1
SJR score1.70
SNIP1.46
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TL;DR

It seems that aspects of the gay community increase vulnerability to body dissatisfaction, yet the values of the lesbian community do not seem to be protective against body dissatisfaction.

Abstract

It seems that aspects of the gay community increase vulnerability to body dissatisfaction, yet the values of the lesbian community do not seem to be protective against body dissatisfaction.

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PsychologySocial Sciences