title: Prevalence of body dissatisfaction among a United States adult sample.
abstract: Body dissatisfaction (BD) is a primary determinant of eating disorders and has been linked to chronic disease via decreased likelihood of cancer screening self-exams and smoking cessation. Yet, there are few recent estimates of the prevalence of BD among United States adults. Using an internet-based, opt-in, cross-sectional survey, United States adults (N=1893) completed assessments of demographic variables, body areas satisfaction, appearance evaluation, fitness evaluation, health evaluation, and overweight preoccupation. Results revealed that the range of BD is 13.4%-31.8% among women and 9.0%-28.4% among men. Compared to previous assessments of prevalence (1973, 1986, 1995, 1997), the prevalence of BD among United States adults may have plateaued or declined over time.
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiology & Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, United States; Department of Kinesiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States. Electronic address: efallon1@gsu.edu.
authors.forename: Elizabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Fallon
authors.affiliation: Department of Health and Kinesiology, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, United States; Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States.
authors.forename: Brandonn S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States.
authors.forename: Paige
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001828:Body Image / Q000523:psychology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D015995:Prevalence; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Adult; Body dissatisfaction; Body image; Prevalence; United States