| Title |
Fear of Negative Evaluation and Weight/Shape Concerns among Adolescents: The Moderating Effects of Gender and Weight Status
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Youth and Adolescence, May 2018
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10964-018-0872-z |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
N. Trompeter, K. Bussey, P. Hay, J. Mond, S. B. Murray, A. Lonergan, S. Griffiths, K. Pike, D. Mitchison |
| Abstract |
Fear of negative evaluation has been linked with weight/shape concerns among adults, however, similar research among adolescents is lacking. We investigated the relationship between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns, including the moderating roles of gender and body mass index (BMI) in adolescents. Participant were 4045 Australian adolescents (53.7% girls) aged 11-19 years (Mage = 14 years 11 months), who completed a self-report questionnaire about weight/shape concerns, fear of negative evaluation, and weight and height. Results showed a positive association between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns, with the association being stronger among girls. Furthermore, the association between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns was stronger among adolescents with higher BMIs, especially so for boys. These results highlight the role of fear of negative evaluation in weight/shape concerns and suggest potential avenues for prevention programs. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 75 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 12 | 16% |
| Student > Master | 10 | 13% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 7 | 9% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 7 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 5 | 7% |
| Other | 9 | 12% |
| Unknown | 25 | 33% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 21 | 28% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 6 | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 5 | 7% |
| Sports and Recreations | 3 | 4% |
| Business, Management and Accounting | 2 | 3% |
| Other | 7 | 9% |
| Unknown | 31 | 41% |
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