The purpose of this graduate project was to design and evaluate an eating disorder prevention program for adolescents. The "Nourishing the Adolescent Mind and Body" curriculum encompasses a variety of topics aimed at enhancing body image and self-este . . .

Girl Power is an eight-week self-esteem program for middle school girls in grades 6th through 8th. The program is composed of strategies and activities that further develop and build self-confidence, self-image, self-respect and self-knowledge. A revi . . .

The perception of our bodies, better known as our body image, plays a significant role on our self-esteem, and our self-esteem impacts our body image. Particularly in adolescence, a period of time wherein the teenager is are prone to internalizing tho . . .

The purpose of this project thesis is to create a twelve week support group for women that focuses on enhancing both body image and sexual functioning. The curriculum covers the five stages of grief and takes women on a journey toward the final stage, . . .

Obesity’s impact on psychological health and well-being has been the subject of a growing body of literature. Body image dissatisfaction is a psychological variable that is influenced by overweight status and has been linked with negative psychosocial . . .

A pilot study was conducted that examined the potential benefits of a newly established five-week program entitled ‘FRESH’ (Feeling Revitalized, Emotionally Stable, and Healthy). Program participants were invited from the community to attend this prog . . .

This project developed a curriculum for a new program within North Star Quest Camp: North Star Spring Break Day Camp for Teen Girls. Utilizing resilience, relational-cultural, and social cognitive theories as a framework, the curricula of various inte . . .

This study explored the relationship between the constructs of body image concern and fear of weight gain. It was hypothesized that participants with varying levels of eating disturbance would show a differential pattern of indicators related to these . . .

The purpose of the current study was to examine weight teasing and social support variables on body image as an outcome variable. Participants consisted of 251 female preadolescents between 4th and 7th grade, ages 9 to 14 years. Participants completed . . .

Chapter 1 opens this thesis with an introduction to the problem at a local, state, and national level. Chicanas who identify as having a dual identity struggle with body image issues, which has negative implications for their self-concepts, and other . . .