Intrasexual Competition and Unhealthy Weight Control Behaviors among Late Adolescent Females

• Main Authors: Nicole A. Boyer (Author), Larry F. Forthun (Author), Tracy L. Johns (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: MDPI AG, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• נושאים: article
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The purpose of this study was to test a mediating model whereby competitiveness among females for mates affects body dissatisfaction and dysfunctional diet and exercise through its influence on social comparison and fear of being negatively evaluated by others. The hypothesized model draws from seve...