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Body dissatisfaction and depressive symptoms among black adolescents

UID: 80
Author(s): Maureen M. Black*
* Corresponding Author
Description
This study was to assess the relation between body dissatisfaction and depressive symptoms among black adolescents 12-13 years old, among overweight/obese group and healthy weight group, separately. The dataset includes body dissatisafaction and depressive symptoms at baseline, and two follow-ups in two years. Data types included are socio-demographic information of adolescents, the obesity prevention intervention group status, body composition, and psychosocial variables: e.g. depressive symptoms and body dissatisfaction.
Timeframe
2002 -
Geographic Coverage
Baltimore (Md.)
Subject of Study
Subject Domain
Population Age
Child (2 years to 12 years)
Adolescent (13 years to 18 years)
Subject Gender
Female
Male
Keywords