Abstract
In this study, a survey of Sri Lankan adolescents explored relationships between thin-ideal internalization and body dissatisfaction—issues that have received greater research attention in East Asia and the West. Girls scored lower in thin-ideal internalization and awareness and higher in self-esteem compared to boys; however, unlike in previous studies, body dissatisfaction did not differ significantly by gender. Hierarchical linear multiple regression analyses revealed that self-esteem moderated the relationship between thin-ideal internalization and body dissatisfaction among girls, but this was not observed for boys. Self-esteem as a protective factor against body dissatisfaction among Sri Lankan female adolescents was confirmed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1830-1840 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 Dec 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Sri Lanka
- body dissatisfaction
- gender differences
- self-esteem
- thin-ideal internalization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology