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OverviewThe dramatic increase in the prevalence of pediatric overweight and obesity underscores the importance of efforts to increase physical activity levels among children. However, research has demonstrated that negative social interactions (i.e. weight criticism, peer victimization) can lead to lower levels of physical activity. In this study a community sample of 376 5 th and 6th grade students completed measures of physical activity, weight criticism during physical activity, and body dissatisfaction. Girls who reported experiencing high levels of weight criticism and high body dissatisfaction engaged in significantly fewer vigorous activities than peers who experienced criticism in the absence of body dissatisfaction. These findings highlight the important role of body dissatisfaction in girl's propensity to engage in physical activity and lend support to prevention efforts designed to reduce body dissatisfaction and weight criticism among girls. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chad David JensenPublisher: Proquest, Umi Dissertation Publishing Imprint: Proquest, Umi Dissertation Publishing Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.141kg ISBN: 9781243437945ISBN 10: 1243437944 Pages: 60 Publication Date: 02 September 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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