Body mass index, personality traits, and body image in Italian pre-adolescents: An opportunity for overweight prevention

We investigated the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and personality traits, socioeconomic status (SES), and body image (BI) at the beginning of preadolescence. Data were collected from 238 Italian children aged 10–11 years using self-report scales. Information about SES was derived from p...

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Main Authors: Rosa Veronica, Tomai Manuela, Lauriola Marco, Martino Gabriella, Di Trani Michela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Drustvo Psihologa Srbije 2019-01-01
Series:Psihologija
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0048-5705/2019/0048-57051900009R.pdf