Abstract
This study investigated the relationship between body-esteem and self-esteem among 215 young men and women (ages 18 to 25 years). It was expected that concern with weight and shape would be strongly associated with women's self-esteem, while men's self-esteem would be more closely linked to concerns about their fitness. Multiple regression analyses indicated that perceived attractiveness and the salience of weight and shape were significant predictors of self-esteem among women. Among men, the significant predictors of self-esteem were perceived attractiveness, body disparagement, and perceived strength and fitness.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 699-704 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Psychological Reports |
| Volume | 98 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2006 |