@article{ref1,
title="Fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns among adolescents: the moderating effects of gender and weight status",
journal="Journal of youth and adolescence",
year="2018",
author="Trompeter, N. and Bussey, K. and Hay, P. and Mond, J. and Murray, S. B. and Lonergan, A. and Griffiths, S. and Pike, K. and Mitchison, D.",
volume="47",
number="7",
pages="1398-1408",
abstract="Fear of negative evaluation has been linked with weight/shape concerns among adults, however, similar research among adolescents is lacking. We investigated the relationship between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns, including the moderating roles of gender and body mass index (BMI) in adolescents. Participant were 4045 Australian adolescents (53.7% girls) aged 11-19 years (M<sub>age</sub> = 14 years 11 months), who completed a self-report questionnaire about weight/shape concerns, fear of negative evaluation, and weight and height. <br><br>RESULTS showed a positive association between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns, with the association being stronger among girls. Furthermore, the association between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns was stronger among adolescents with higher BMIs, especially so for boys. These results highlight the role of fear of negative evaluation in weight/shape concerns and suggest potential avenues for prevention programs.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0047-2891",
doi="10.1007/s10964-018-0872-z",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10964-018-0872-z"
}