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Abstract

Fear of negative evaluation has been linked with weight/shape concerns among adults, however, similar research among adolescents is lacking. We investigated the relationship between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns, including the moderating roles of gender and body mass index (BMI) in adolescents. Participant were 4045 Australian adolescents (53.7% girls) aged 11-19 years (Mage = 14 years 11 months), who completed a self-report questionnaire about weight/shape concerns, fear of negative evaluation, and weight and height. Results showed a positive association between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns, with the association being stronger among girls. Furthermore, the association between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns was stronger among adolescents with higher BMIs, especially so for boys. These results highlight the role of fear of negative evaluation in weight/shape concerns and suggest potential avenues for prevention programs.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Trompeter, N and Bussey, K and Hay, P and Mond, J and Murray, SB and Lonegran, A and Griffiths, S and Pike, K and Mitchson, D
Keywords:	fear of negative evaluation, weight and shape concerns, body image, adolescence, eating disorders
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Youth and Adolescence
Publisher:	Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publ
ISSN:	0047-2891
DOI / ID Number:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-018-0872-z
Copyright Information:	Copyright 2018 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature
Related URLs:	Google Scholar: Mond, J
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