Is BodyThink an efficacious body image and self-esteem program? A controlled evaluation with adolescents

被引：58
作者：
Richardson, Shanel M. [1 ]
Paxton, Susan J. [1 ]
Thomson, Julie S. [2 ]
机构：
[1] La Trobe Univ, Sch Psychol Sci, Bundoora, Vic 3086, Australia
[2] Butterfly Fdn, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
来源：
BODY IMAGE | 2009年 / 6卷 / 02期
关键词：
Body image; Body dissatisfaction; Self-esteem; Prevention intervention; Adolescent girls and boys; DISORDER PREVENTION PROGRAMS; SOCIOCULTURAL ATTITUDES; EATING-DISORDERS; GIRLS; DISSATISFACTION; BOYS; DISSONANCE; RISK; VALIDATION; INTERNALIZATION;
D O I：
10.1016/j.bodyim.2008.11.001
中图分类号：
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号：
040203 ;
摘要：
This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of BodyThink, a widely disseminated body image and self-esteem program. Participants were 277, grade 7 students from 4 secondary schools in Australia. The intervention group (62 girls, 85 boys) participated in BodyThink during four 50-min lessons, while the control group (65 girls, 65 boys) received their usual classes. All participants completed baseline, postintervention and 3-month follow-up questionnaires. For girls, the intervention group reported higher media literacy and lower internalization of the thin ideal compared to the control group. For boys, the intervention group reported higher media literacy and body satisfaction than the control group. Although some positive outcomes were observed, it would be valuable to find ways to enhance the impact of BodyThink, especially in light of its wide dissemination. Suggestions for improving BodyThink are presented. (c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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