Sarah Grogan is Emeritus Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. She has been involved in body image research since 1990. Her research centres on reducing body dissatisfaction in men, women, and children, with a particular focus on the impact of body image and related behaviours on physical health.

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Preface to the fourth edition

Acknowledgments

1. Introduction
1. History
2. Definitions
3. Theoretical Perspectives
4. Aims and Content of this Text
5. Bibliography
2. Culture and Body Image
1. The Idealization of Slenderness
2. The Basis of Body Shape Ideals
3. The Dieting Industry
4. Summary
5. Bibliography
3. Women and Body Image
1. Assessment of Body Image
2. Behavioral Indicators of Body Dissatisfaction
3. Social Construction of the Feminine Body
4. Summary
5. Bibliography
4. Men and Body Image
1. Assessment of Body Image
2. Behavioral Indicators of Body Dissatisfaction
3. Social Construction of the Masculine Body
4. Summary
5. Bibliography
5. Media Effects
1. Media Portrayal of Women's Bodies
2. Media Portrayal of Men's Bodies
3. Surveys Relating Media Exposure to Body Image
4. Studies Investigating Direct Effects of Media Images on Body Image
5. Interview Studies
6. Theories of Media Influence
7. Body Shape Role Models
8. Recent Developments
9. Summary

10. Bibliography

6. Age, Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, and Sexuality
1. Body Image Across the Life Span
2. Ethnicity and Body Image
3. Socioeconomic Status and Body Image
4. Body Shape, Sexual Attractiveness, and Sexuality
5. Summary
6. Bibliography
7. Reducing Body Dissatisfaction and Promoting Positive Body Image
1. Psychological Factors Predicting Body Dissatisfaction
2. General Conclusions and Future Directions

Summary

Bibliography