What kinds of stress lead to body image problems? Kristen Murray discusses her research, Nov 2009 скачать в хорошем качестве

What kinds of stress lead to body image problems? Kristen Murray discusses her research, Nov 2009

Stress plays a significant role in young people developing body image problems, but the causes of that stress are very different for males and females, according to research from The Australian National University being released as part of National Psychology Week. The study by PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology Kristen Murray from the Department of Psychology at ANU found that stress is strongly related to dysfunctional body image in adolescents. However, while the causes of that stress for young women are predominantly related to peer pressure and school attendance, whats playing on the minds of young men are romantic relationships and uncertainty about the future. The study, undertaken by Ms Murray as part of her Honours year with her supervisor Professor Don Byrne, surveyed more than 500 adolescents in grades 7 to 10 in schools across Canberra. The research suggests that the stress experienced by adolescents may induce feelings of depression and trigger deteriorations in self-esteem. That depression and low self-esteem may, in turn, contribute to negative feelings regarding their own bodies. The researcher says that the results of the study will help inform programs aimed at preventing body image problems in young people.