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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies 7/2015

01-07-2015 | Original Paper

The Contribution of Familial Characteristics and Idolization to Children’s Body and Eating Attitudes

Auteurs: Miri Scharf, Miri Levy

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 7/2015

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Abstract

Elementary school children already show signs of problematic attitudes toward their body and disturbed eating attitudes. This study examined the contribution of familial and social variables to children’s eating behaviors and attitudes and body image. 225 third and fourth graders completed questionnaires regarding eating behaviors and attitudes, body image, parenting practices, security in the family, and idol worship. Homeroom teachers reported on children’s adjustment. Children with insecure patterns in the family and those reporting high levels of parental psychological control and high levels of idol worship were found to exhibit more problematic eating behaviors and attitudes, and displayed a lower body image than their counterparts. Parental support was negatively related to eating attitudes and idolization was positively associated with eating attitudes only among girls. The findings highlight the importance of early screening of at-risk groups. By identifying children’s specific vulnerabilities, therapists and educators can consider different foci in intervention.
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Metagegevens
Titel
The Contribution of Familial Characteristics and Idolization to Children’s Body and Eating Attitudes
Auteurs
Miri Scharf
Miri Levy
Publicatiedatum
01-07-2015
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 7/2015
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-9994-4

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