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Peer reviewedSmolak, Linda; And Others – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1993
The effects of early versus synchronous onset of puberty and dating on the eating attitudes and behaviors of 79 sixth- and eighth-grade girls were compared. Girls with synchronous onset had higher scores on the children's version of the Eating Attitudes Test and greater body dissatisfaction. Implications are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Age Differences, Body Image
