On the methology of body image assessment: The use of figural rating scales to evaluate body dissatisfaction and the ideal body standards of women

Body Image

Volumn 1, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 207-212

  Fingeret, Michelle Cororve ^a   Gleaves, David H ^a   Pearson, Crystal A ^a  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Demand characteristics; Figural rating scales; Ideal body image

Indexed keywords

EID: 12144253278     PISSN: 17401445     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2004.01.003     Document Type: Article

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