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ERIC Number: EJ330280
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Development of Self-Body-Esteem in Overweight Youngsters.
Mendelson, Beverley Katz; White, Donna Romano
Developmental Psychology, v21 n1 p90-96 Jan 1985
Examined development of self-body-esteem and relation between self-esteem and body-esteem in overweight and normal weight boys and girls in three age groups. Results were interpreted in terms of age differences in subjects and possible social influences in development of self-esteem in overweight youngsters. (Author/DST)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Body Image, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Obesity, Self Esteem, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Sex Differences, Social Influences
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Body Esteem Scale; Canada; Coopersmith Self Esteem Inventory