Body image, weight loss and muscle building among Tongan adolescents in Tonga and New Zealand
Journal article
McCabe, Marita P., Fotu, Kalasita and Dewes, Ofa. (2011). Body image, weight loss and muscle building among Tongan adolescents in Tonga and New Zealand. Journal of Health Psychology. 16(7), pp. 1101 - 1108. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105311400226
Authors | McCabe, Marita P., Fotu, Kalasita and Dewes, Ofa |
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Abstract | This study examined body image and associated behaviours among 48 adolescents (24 males, 24 females) in Tonga, as well as 48 Tongan adolescents (24 males, 24 females) living in New Zealand (NZ). There was a lack of focus on body weight and shape among adolescents in both countries. Males evidenced a high focus on muscles. Females wanted to lose weight and obtain a soft round body. There were very few differences in the body image or body change strategies of Tongan adolescents in Tonga or NZ. Sociocultural messages need to be explored further in order to better understand these findings. |
Keywords | adolescents; body image; increase muscles; lose weight; males and females; Tongans |
Year | 2011 |
Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
Journal citation | 16 (7), pp. 1101 - 1108 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105311400226 |
Page range | 1101 - 1108 |
Research Group | Institute for Health and Ageing |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
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