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Weight stigma consciousness and perceived physical appearance : their key precursors and relationship to health behaviors

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Concepcion, Rebecca Yahnke

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The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between weight stigma consciousness, perceived body appearance, social physique anxiety, and the health outcomes of physical activity levels and eating behaviors. Select precursors were also examined. These relationships were based on Harter's model of self-worth. Two-hundred fifteen adults with a...

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Dissertation

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presume that they will experience the psychological benefits of exercise, that of less depression and
The role exercise may play in how survivors of domestic violence feel and view themselves

Creator:

Concepcion, Rebecca Yahnke

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The National Women's Health Information Center reports that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to American women and that nearly one-third of American women have been physically assaulted by their significant other at some point in their lives. These women often experience depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, posttraumatic stress...

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Masters Thesis

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other psychological concerns. It is now generally accepted that exercise has mental health benefits