Abstract
Body dissatisfaction and body change behaviors were explored in young adolescent boys and girls attending an overnight summer camp. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with both campers and counselors at the summer camp to gain a better understanding of adolescent body-related attitudes and behaviors, with attention to peer influences. The camp setting provided a unique opportunity to study peer influences without other forms of social influence present. This study has implications for both the camp setting and other adolescent environments by revealing dynamics related to enhancing or reducing body dissatisfaction and body change behaviors.
Recommended Citation
Linder, J.,
Russell-Mayhew, S.,
Adair, C. E.,
& McLaren, L.
(2012).
The Experience of Body Dissatisfaction and Body Change Behaviors Among Young Adolescents in an Overnight Camp Setting.
Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 4(1).
https://doi.org/10.7768/1948-5123.1091
