An educational programme for parents on the body image of preschool-aged boys
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McCabe, Marita Patricia, Mellor, David and Mealey, Alex. (2016). An educational programme for parents on the body image of preschool-aged boys. Journal of Health Psychology. 21(7), pp. 1241 - 1248. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105314551078
Authors | McCabe, Marita Patricia, Mellor, David and Mealey, Alex |
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Abstract | This study was designed to increase parents’ awareness of their role in their preschool child’s body image and increase positive body image attitudes. In total, 118 parents ( 54 intervention, 64 control ) of boys aged −3–6 years completed a two-session educational workshop. At post-test and the 3 months’ follow-up, parents in the intervention group compared to the control group reported a greater level of perceived knowledge on how they may influence their son’s body image and a greater level of body appreciation. These results indicate that educational workshops are effective in improving parents’ knowledge to improve their son’s body image. |
Keywords | body image; child 0–6 years; male; parent; preschool children; prevention |
Year | 2016 |
Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
Journal citation | 21 (7), pp. 1241 - 1248 |
Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd. |
ISSN | 1557-9883 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105314551078 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84977137866 |
Page range | 1241 - 1248 |
Research Group | Institute for Health and Ageing |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/88y08/an-educational-programme-for-parents-on-the-body-image-of-preschool-aged-boys
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