Self-concept in overweight adolescents
Background and objective. Adolescence is considered a critical stage of life, and one during which body image and self-concept are of particular importance for peer acceptance and approval. Body weight may impact on satisfaction or dissatisfaction in adolescent girls’ self-concept. The aim of this r...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2012-02-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Psychiatry |
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Online Access: | http://www.sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/275 |