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Fields of Study > psychology > psychosocial factors > perceptions (cognitive) > body image > body dissatisfaction
Preferred Term:

body dissatisfaction

Definition:
Person’s negative thoughts about his or her own body. This includes judgements about size and shape, muscle tone and generally involves a discrepancy between one's own body type and an ideal body type.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
body image
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • body image dissatisfaction
  • negative body image
  • body shape dissatisfaction
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/240111
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RDF/XMLCreated 2015-02-05, last modified 2020-10-29