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Self-Objectification and Esteem in Young Women: The Mediating Role of Reasons for Exercise

Bibliographic Data

ID11998539
AuthorsPeter Strelan (0000-0002-3796-1935, Flinders University, corresponding author), Sarah Mehaffey (Flinders University), Sarah J Mehaffey, Marika Tiggemann (0000-0001-9729-5543, Flinders University)
Year2003
Volume48
Issue1-2
Pages89-95
Publication date2003-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSex Roles (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0360-0025 • E-ISSN: 1573-2762
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE)
DOI10.1023/a:1022300930307
OpenAlexW2917074315
LanguageEN
Citations received74
References cited29

Developmental psychology · Objectification · Realm · Self-esteem · Consumer Perception and Purchasing Behavior · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior · Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Social Psychology

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Citations per year3,52
Citation span2005 - 2026 (22)
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