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Title: School‐Based Body Image Programming: A Critical Literature Review.
Authors: Bennett, Carly J. (AUTHOR), Glassman, Tavis J. (AUTHOR), Saltzman, Barbara (AUTHOR), Dake, Joseph A. (AUTHOR), Natal, Gerald R. (AUTHOR), Kruse‐Diehr, Aaron J. (AUTHOR)
Source: Psychology in the Schools. Jul2025, Vol. 62 Issue 7, p2286-2299. 14p.
Subjects: Psychological resilience, Body image disturbance, Gender identity, Body image, Eating disorders, Database searching
Abstract: The purpose of this review is to summarize the literature on school‐based programs that have been developed to address body image among adolescents. A literature review on this topic has not been conducted since 2013, warranting the need for an updated review since the proliferation of social media and other societal changes. Articles were included if they were published from 2011–2022; 2011 to 2022; described programs implemented in secondary schools in the United States or Canada; and included at least one measure of body image improvement, awareness, or knowledge in the program assessment. The article search involved identifying keywords and applying them to searches in specific databases, including Academic Search Complete, ERIC, MEDLINE, ProQuest Dissertations, PsycInfo, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The search parameters yielded eleven articles, which included studies with both co‐ed and female‐only samples. None included gender‐inclusive curriculum or survey demographics. For most studies, researchers used small sample sizes, self‐reported data, and single‐site samples. Most included a measure on eating disorder risk in addition to one or more body image measures. Researchers should conduct future studies with larger and more diverse samples. Areas of need include implementing comprehensive programs in the school setting, promoting inclusivity to incorporate gender identity/fluidity, and using experimental research designs with longitudinal assessments. Summary: Changing social and cultural trends contribute to adolescents' perception of their body image.Several school‐based programs have been evaluated to determine the impact on improving positive body image with mixed results.Positive body image plays a significant role in promoting psychological resilience and overall well‐being and should further be addressed in the school setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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