Adolescence and Body Image: From Development to Preventing Dissatisfaction

by Lina A. Ricciardelli and Zali Yager

Book Overview

Body image is a significant issue for the majority of adolescents. Anxieties relating to body image can be crippling across both genders, their debilitating effects sometimes leading to mental health problems. This important book is the first of its kind to focus specifically on adolescents, providing a comprehensive overview of the biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors relating to the development of body image. It also provides...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848721994
• ISBN13: 9781848721999
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.4"