Explanations of body image disturbance: A test of maturational status, negative verbal commentary, social comparison, and sociocultural hypotheses
International Journal of Eating DisordersPublished 1 March 1996
Susan M. Stormer, J. Kevin Thompson
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Even with self-esteem and level of obesity removed as influences, social comparison and societal factors were significant predictors of body dissatisfaction and eating disturbance.
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The findings offer further support for emerging theories of body image and eating disturbance.
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PsychologyHealth Professions