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ERIC Number: EJ626000
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-1089-5701
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Is Self-Esteem Only Skin-Deep? The Inextricable Link between Physical Appearance and Self-Esteem.
Harter, Susan
Reclaiming Children and Youth, v9 n3 p133-38 Fall 2000
This article discusses the gender differences in perceived physical appearance that contribute to problems such as depression and eating disorders. Ways are explored to help children and adolescents reject media messages and base their self-esteem on genuine qualities. (Author/MKA)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Depression (Psychology), Eating Disorders, Females, Mass Media Role, Physical Attractiveness, Self Esteem, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Sex Differences
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Note: Special Topic: "Mirror Mirror. . .Kids and Body Image." For related articles, see CG 556 871-883.