Encyclopedia entry
Puberty and Body Image: Biology, Neurology, and Cognition in Adolescence Physical and Sexual Development
Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Development
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Inc.
2019
Abstract
During puberty, adolescents experience rapid physical changes to their body within a culture that highly values appearance. Triggers of body dissatisfaction include increased weight, perceived pressure or teasing from parents and peers about weight, internalization of mass media and cultural standards of the ideal appearance, and social comparison. In turn, increased body dissatisfaction may lead to problematic weight management behaviors such as dieting, increased depressive symptoms, and lowered self-esteem. However, most adolescents are able to successfully navigate these challenges and can develop a positive body image, including body appreciation.
Details
- Title
- Puberty and Body Image: Biology, Neurology, and Cognition in Adolescence Physical and Sexual Development
- Authors
- Kate Mulgrew (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Social Sciences
- Contributors
- Jeremy D Jewell (Editor)
- Publication details
- Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Development
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Inc.
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.1002/9781119171492.wecad355
- ISBN
- 9781119161899
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450979102621
- Output Type
- Encyclopedia entry
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