| Literature DB >> 29845441 |
N Trompeter1, K Bussey2, P Hay3, J Mond4, S B Murray5, A Lonergan2, S Griffiths6, K Pike7, D Mitchison2.
Abstract
Fear of negative evaluation has been linked with weight/shape concerns among adults, however, similar research among adolescents is lacking. We investigated the relationship between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns, including the moderating roles of gender and body mass index (BMI) in adolescents. Participant were 4045 Australian adolescents (53.7% girls) aged 11-19 years (Mage = 14 years 11 months), who completed a self-report questionnaire about weight/shape concerns, fear of negative evaluation, and weight and height. Results showed a positive association between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns, with the association being stronger among girls. Furthermore, the association between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns was stronger among adolescents with higher BMIs, especially so for boys. These results highlight the role of fear of negative evaluation in weight/shape concerns and suggest potential avenues for prevention programs.Entities:
Keywords: Adolescence; Body image; Eating disorders; Fear of negative evaluation; Weight and shape concerns
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29845441 DOI: 10.1007/s10964-018-0872-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Youth Adolesc ISSN: 0047-2891