| Correlates of self-worth and body size dissatisfaction among obese Latino youth. | |
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PMID: 21354881 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The current study examined self-worth and body size dissatisfaction, and their association with maternal acculturation among obese Latino youth enrolled in a community-based obesity intervention program. Upon entry to the program, a sample of 113 participants reported global self-worth comparable to general population norms, but lower athletic competence and perception of physical appearance. Interestingly, body size dissatisfaction was more prevalent among younger respondents. Youth body size dissatisfaction was associated with less acculturated mothers and higher maternal dissatisfaction with their child's body size. By contrast, although global self-worth was significantly related to body dissatisfaction, it was not influenced by mothers' acculturation or dissatisfaction with their own or their child's body size. Obesity intervention programs targeted to Latino youth need to address self-worth concerns among the youth as well as addressing maternal dissatisfaction with their children's body size. |
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Authors:
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Nazrat M Mirza; Eleanor Race Mackey; Bridget Armstrong; Ana Jaramillo; Matilde M Palmer |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2011-02-26 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Body image Volume: 8 ISSN: 1873-6807 ISO Abbreviation: Body Image Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-04-01 Completed Date: 2011-08-19 Revised Date: 2012-03-07 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101222431 Medline TA: Body Image Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 173-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Children's National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA. nmirza@cnmc.org |
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Acculturation Adolescent Adult Body Image* Body Mass Index Body Size* Child Female Hispanic Americans Humans Male Middle Aged Mothers / psychology Obesity / psychology* Personal Satisfaction* Self Concept* Sports / psychology Young Adult |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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K23 RR022227-01/RR/NCRR NIH HHS; K23 RR022227-02/RR/NCRR NIH HHS; K23 RR022227-03/RR/NCRR NIH HHS; K23-RR022227/RR/NCRR NIH HHS; MO1-RR-020359/RR/NCRR NIH HHS |
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