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Fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns among adolescents: the moderating effects of gender and weight status

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posted on 2023-05-19, 20:46 authored by Trompeter, N, Bussey, K, Hay, P, Jon MondJon Mond, Murray, SB, Lonergan, A, Griffiths, S, Pike, K, Mitchson, D
Fear of negative evaluation has been linked with weight/shape concerns among adults, however, similar research among adolescents is lacking. We investigated the relationship between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns, including the moderating roles of gender and body mass index (BMI) in adolescents. Participant were 4045 Australian adolescents (53.7% girls) aged 11-19 years (Mage = 14 years 11 months), who completed a self-report questionnaire about weight/shape concerns, fear of negative evaluation, and weight and height. Results showed a positive association between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns, with the association being stronger among girls. Furthermore, the association between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns was stronger among adolescents with higher BMIs, especially so for boys. These results highlight the role of fear of negative evaluation in weight/shape concerns and suggest potential avenues for prevention programs.

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Publication title

Journal of Youth and Adolescence

Volume

47

Issue

7

Pagination

1398-1408

ISSN

0047-2891

Department/School

School of Health Sciences

Publisher

Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publ

Place of publication

233 Spring St, New York, USA, Ny, 10013

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Mental health

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