The relationship between body shape satisfaction and self-esteem: An investigation of gender and class differences

Steven C. Abell; Maryse H. Richards

doi:10.1007/BF01537361

The relationship between body shape satisfaction and self-esteem: An investigation of gender and class differences

Steven C. Abell, Maryse H. Richards

Department of Psychology

University of Detroit Mercy

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Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of Youth and Adolescence
Volume	25
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01537361
State	Published - Jan 10 1996

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Developmental Psychology
Religion
Psychology

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