Ethnicity and body image: Quantitative and qualitative analysis
International Journal of Eating DisordersPublished 1 March 1998
Madeline Altabe
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This study highlights the importance of studying multiple ethnic groups with multiple measures, rather than simply comparing non-Caucasians to Caucasians on weight-related body image, in order to understand cultural diversity in body image.
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This study highlights the importance of studying multiple ethnic groups with multiple measures, rather than simply comparing non-Caucasians to Caucasians on weight-related body image.
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