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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/2812| Title: | Watching myself in your mirror : female adolescents' perspectives about body image |
| Authors: | Cassar, Daniela (2009) |
| Keywords: | Femininity Self-perception Reducing diets |
| Issue Date: | 2009 |
| Abstract: | The study aims at finding out different attitudes of 150 female students aged between 16-18 years about girls' body image. The study focuses on their perspectives towards physical appearance and body care. The informants' views on dieting, tattooing and cosmetic surgery are also examined through a questionnaire. This data is further enriched by 3 interviews with 2 beauty consultants and a cosmetic surgeon. This dissertation aims at contributing towards a better understanding of adolescent students' needs regarding self- image and the caring self. It also draws a number of recommendations for the subject of PSD in post secondary schools. |
| Description: | B.ED.(HONS) |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/2812 |
| Appears in Collections: | Dissertations - FacEdu - 2009 |
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