A longitudinal investigation of the mediating role of self-esteem and body importance in the relationship between stress and body dissatisfaction in adolescent females and males

Murray, Kristen; Rieger, Elizabeth; Byrne, Donald

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A longitudinal investigation of the mediating role of self-esteem and body importance in the relationship between stress and body dissatisfaction in adolescent females and males

Date

2013

Authors

Murray, Kristen

Rieger, Elizabeth

Byrne, Donald

Publisher

Elsevier

Abstract

Body dissatisfaction is particularly prevalent during adolescence and has recently been linked to stress in females and males. However, prospective studies are needed to better understand the relationship between stress and body dissatisfaction. The prese