Body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem in elementary school-aged children: the role of media pressure and trust in parent–child relationships

Studies have indicated that the media plays a role in the development of body dissatisfaction in children. Nevertheless, there is limited understanding of the protective factors that may reduce this association, such as the parent–child relationship. Therefore, this study investigates children’s bod...

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Main Authors: Jolien De Coen, Sandra Verbeken, Lien Goossens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1228860/full