Perception of current and ideal body size in preschool age children

被引：41
作者：
Ambrosi-Randic, N [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Rijeka, Fac Educ Pula, Pula 52100, Croatia
来源：
PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS | 2000年 / 90卷 / 03期
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D O I：
10.2466/PMS.90.3.885-889
中图分类号：
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号：
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要：
25 girls and 25 boys between the ages of 5 and 7 years indicated their current and desired body size on Collins' figures. The children's weight and height were measured, and the Body Mass Index was calculated. 52% of girls and 44% of boys expressed a wish to become thinner in relation to perception of their own body. Significant sex differences were found in selection of the ideal figure: girls showed greater preferences for a thinner figure than boys. There was a significant correlation between perception of current figure and Body Mass Index for boys but not for girls.
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