Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP140101657

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP140101657

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Prospective predictors of body image attitudes and dieting beliefs during first years of school: Providing guidance for prevention. Although it is recognised that body dissatisfaction is a risk factor for the development of a wide range of mental health problems, little is known about its early development. There is a distinct increase in body dissatisfaction and dieting awareness during early school years. However, there has not been an exploration of a wide range of family, media, peer and school adaptation variables as predictors of body image and weight change behaviours in both girls and boys. This project will examine prospective predictors of body image and related variables in five to seven years old children. Findings will inform development of prevention interventions to assist parents and schools provide a positive body image and eating environment for Australian children.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 30-06-2018

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $360,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology | Psychology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Behaviour and Health | Child Health | Mental Health |

Other Keywords

Behaviour and Health | Child Health | Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology | Mental Health | Psychology

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