Body Image Dissatisfaction and Self-Esteem: A Consumer-Centric Exploration and a Proposed Research Agenda

Krishen, Anjala S., Worthen, Dominique, Journal of Consumer Satisfaction, Dissatisfaction and Complaining Behavior

ABSTRACT

This article addresses the obesity epidemic, arguably one of the biggest health issues presently facing our society, by taking a critical look at the body image dissatisfaction and self-esteem literatures. The authors delve into three key areas, namely, the constructs themselves, the media effects on these constructs, and finally the relation of these constructs with a key solution, exercise. To address these three areas, three tables are presented to accompany descriptions of each construct which provide a vast and overarching review of the crossdisciplinary literature on the topics. The authors conclude by suggesting several potential research ideas, including a …

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Publication information: Article title: Body Image Dissatisfaction and Self-Esteem: A Consumer-Centric Exploration and a Proposed Research Agenda. Contributors: Krishen, Anjala S. - Author, Worthen, Dominique - Author. Journal title: Journal of Consumer Satisfaction, Dissatisfaction and Complaining Behavior. Volume: 24. Publication date: January 1, 2011. Page number: 90+. © Journal of Consumer Satisfaction, Dissatisfaction and Complaining Behavior 2001. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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