The use of the sociocultural attitudes towards appearance questionnaire with middle school boys and girls

Article Abstract:

Research examining the validity from psychometric perspective of the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire to be used in middle school is presented. It is concluded that the questionnaire shows validity.

Psychological aspects, Testing, Teenagers, Youth, Questionnaires

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Development and validation of the sociocultural attitudes towards appearance questionnaire

Article Abstract:

Studies conducted to analyze women's recognition of standards of beauty and appearance revealed that the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire was very useful to researchers interested in body image and eating disorders. Three studies were conducted on three different groups of college girls to evaluate their awareness of the accepted views on attractiveness in the society. The study revealed that societal pressures could be the cause of eating disorders and dissatisfaction with body proportions.

Social aspects, Research, Women, Eating disorders, Body image

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Parental input and weight concerns among elementary school children

Article Abstract:

Research among elementary school children indicates that parental comments about the child's weight are moderately correlated with weight loss efforts and body esteem in both girls and boys. Parental belief in the effectiveness of dieting is linked with higher Body Esteem Scale and fewer weight loss efforts in their children. The weight and shape-related attitudes and behaviours of girls seem to be more linked with parental input than is the case with boys. There is also evidence that mothers have a greater impact on their children's attitudes and behaviours than fathers, especially in the case of daughters.

Causes of, Eating disorders in children, Childhood eating disorders

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