Body image concern and demographic characteristics as predictors of anxiety in adolescent girls.
Sana NazmiHossein-Ali NikbakhtFereshteh BehmaneshZeinab Gholamnia-ShirvaniAlireza AziziPublished in: International journal of adolescent medicine and health (2024)
The findings indicated a positive association between body image concerns and anxiety among students. Moreover, students who relied on sources other than their mother for obtaining information about puberty displayed higher levels of anxiety. Consequently, it is imperative to implement preventive and supportive programs targeting adolescents as well as empowering mothers to effectively deal with these issues.