A systematic review of body dissatisfaction and sociocultural messages related to the body among preschool children
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Tatangelo, Gemma Louise, McCabe, Marita Patricia, Mellor, David and Mealey, Alex. (2016). A systematic review of body dissatisfaction and sociocultural messages related to the body among preschool children. Body Image. 18, pp. 86 - 95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2016.06.003
Authors | Tatangelo, Gemma Louise, McCabe, Marita Patricia, Mellor, David and Mealey, Alex |
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Abstract | This systematic review examines body dissatisfaction and the influence of sociocultural messages related to body image among preschool children. The review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines and 16 studies were included in the final analysis. Findings suggest that children under the age of 6 years old experience body dissatisfaction, however, the proportion of children who are dissatisfied varied from around 20% to 70%, depending on the method of assessment. The literature was divided on whether preschool aged girls experience more body dissatisfaction than boys. Parental influence appears to be an important factor in the development of preschool children's body dissatisfaction and attitudes. However, more research is needed to understand the influences of children's peers and the media. The need for more sensitive measures of body dissatisfaction and prevention programs for preschool children is discussed. |
Keywords | preschool children; body image; body dissatisfaction; sociocultural; parents; BMI |
Year | 2016 |
Journal | Body Image |
Journal citation | 18, pp. 86 - 95 |
Publisher | Elsevier B.V. |
ISSN | 1740-1445 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2016.06.003 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84975498742 |
Page range | 86 - 95 |
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/88y09/a-systematic-review-of-body-dissatisfaction-and-sociocultural-messages-related-to-the-body-among-preschool-children
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