| Teaching adolescents about changing bodies: Randomized controlled trial of an Internet puberty education and body dissatisfaction prevention program. | |
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PMID: 20638919 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study tested the efficacy of an Internet-based prevention program, Trouble on the Tightrope: In Search of Skateboard Sam, on pubertal knowledge, body esteem, and self-esteem. One hundred and ninety participants (mean age 11.6 years) were randomized to either an intervention or attention placebo control condition and were assessed at baseline, after three Internet-based sessions, and at 3-month follow-up. Although the primary hypotheses were not supported, exploratory moderator analyses indicated that the intervention was beneficial for select students. Specifically, pubertal status moderated the effects on weight-related body esteem and several domains of self-esteem, resulting in positive effects for participants in the intervention group who had begun puberty. Gender differences were found on self-esteem subscales, indicating more robust effects for girls than boys. Tailored Internet programs based on personal characteristics such as gender and pubertal status may be a fruitful area for future research with adolescents. |
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Authors:
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Tara M Cousineau; Debra L Franko; Meredith Trant; Diana Rancourt; Jessica Ainscough; Anamika Chaudhuri; Julie Brevard |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural Date: 2010-07-17 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Body image Volume: 7 ISSN: 1873-6807 ISO Abbreviation: Body Image Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-11 Completed Date: 2011-01-26 Revised Date: 2011-09-13 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101222431 Medline TA: Body Image Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 296-300 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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BodiMojo, Inc., United States. |
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Adaptation, Psychological Adolescent Adolescent Psychology* Body Image* Child Computer-Assisted Instruction* Female Follow-Up Studies Health Education* Humans Internet* Male Personal Satisfaction Puberty / psychology* Self Concept Sexual Maturation Software |
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2R44DK061269-02/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS; R44 DK061269-02/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS |
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