Body image, self-esteem, and weight-related criticism from romantic partners

Journal of College Student Development

Volumn 42, Issue 5, 2001, Pages 407-419

  Befort, Christie ^a   Nicpon, Megan Foley ^b   Robinson Kurpius, Sharon E ^b   Huser, Laura ^b   Hull Blanks, Elva ^b   Sollenberger, Sonja ^b  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b NONE

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