A cross-cultural examination of weight-related teasing, body image, and eating disturbance in Swedish and Australian samples
International Journal of Eating DisordersPublished 1 January 2000Open access
Katarina Lunner, Eleanor H. Werthem, J. Kevin Thompson, Susan J. Paxton, Fiona E. J. McDonald, Klara S. Halvaarson
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The results partially replicate previous work with U.S. samples. The findings are discussed with regard to the need for further cross-cultural work and its relevance for identifying factors for early intervention and prevention programs.
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