This thesis examined the nature of the body image construct, as well as the relationships between body image and self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and social functioning. Body image was demonstrated to play an important role in the everyday lives of adolescent boys and girls, and men and women throughout adulthood
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Submitted to the School of Psychology of the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University
Supported by the clinical thesis "The contribution of psychological assessment to community mental health services."
