Author : Kathleen Burns (Psy.D. candidate at the University of Hartford)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Book Synopsis A Cognitive Behavioral and Feminist Based Workbook for Body Image Dissatisfied College Females by : Kathleen Burns (Psy.D. candidate at the University of Hartford)
Download or read book A Cognitive Behavioral and Feminist Based Workbook for Body Image Dissatisfied College Females written by Kathleen Burns (Psy.D. candidate at the University of Hartford) and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Body image dissatisfaction is a negative preoccupation with one’s weight and body shape (Rodin et al., 1984). Given the gendered nature of body image dissatisfaction and societal expectations of physical attractiveness for women, it has been referred to as “normative discontent” for most females (McKinley & Hyde, 1996; Rodin et al., 1984). College women are particularly at risk--65-78% of college females report body image dissatisfaction and weight concerns as stressors (Gillen & Lefkowitz, 2006; Neighbors & Sobal, 2007). Untreated body image dissatisfaction can lead to serious consequences for mental health and quality of life (Koening & Wasserman, 1995; Mond et al., 2013; Muenning et al., 2008). Despite most college campuses offering therapeutic options, women experience barriers in seeking treatment such as limited time, lack of urgency and perceived need for therapeutic intervention, and a desire to independently resolve concerns (Lipson et al., 2016). Thus, women in college may turn to self-help resources such as workbooks, rather than seek out formal treatment. A workbook that utilizes both empirically supported CBT and feminist approaches may be effective in helping college women to manage body image dissatisfaction and to eliminate treatment barriers (Jarry & Berardi, 2004; Peterson et al., 2006). Combining CBT and feminist approaches may target the cognitive, behavioral, and sociocultural components of body image dissatisfaction. To justify the creation of an additional body image workbook, current workbooks were reviewed to determine target populations and treatment approaches. Results from this evaluation indicated a need for a workbook that utilizes both CBT and feminism and is focused on addressing subclinical body image concerns that are distinctive to college women.