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. 1992 Aug;37(6):417-22.
doi: 10.1177/070674379203700612.

Body image of children and adolescents and its measurement: an overview

H J Offman  1 , S J Bradley
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Body image of children and adolescents and its measurement: an overview

H J Offman et al. Can J Psychiatry. 1992 Aug.

Abstract

The lack of a universally accepted definition of body image has impeded our understanding of body image disturbances in children and adolescents. This paper examines the evolution of body image as a multidimensional construct and the difficulties associated with the use of human figure drawing to measure body image. Directions for future research are considered.

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  • Perception of body image.
    Jerome L. Jerome L. Can J Psychiatry. 1993 Nov;38(9):630-1. doi: 10.1177/070674379303800918. Can J Psychiatry. 1993. PMID: 8306237 No abstract available.

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