Abstract
Cultural ideals of attractiveness have shifted to become more out of reach for the average person, making body image a significant issue for many people in industrialized, western cultures. Body image concerns affect people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, and ethnicities. These concerns originate from a complex interaction of sociocultural influences and have significant implications for mental and physical health. Options for improving body image typically include psychoeducational, cognitive behavioral, and ecological/activist approaches. Body image concerns are serious problems that demand effective responses.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Mental Health |
Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 187-192 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780123970459 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780123977533 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Psychology