Socio-cultural messages, body image, and body change strategies in men
By: by Shauna J. McGreevy
Contributors: Deakin University. Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences; Deakin University. School of Psychology
Published: 2006
Language: eng
Subjects: Body image in men; Comorbidity; Affective disorders; Complications
Other titles: Dual diagnosis :
Description: The thesis found that men received information about the ideal male body from perceived media messages and peers through encouragement, teasing, or modelled behaviours. Body mass index (BMI) also influenced participant's perceptions of their body-image and the strategies they used to change their shape. Sexual partners generally held positive views of men's body shape and weight. The portfolio examines the barriers experienced by individuals with co-occuring disorders within the current treatment system, by analysing four case studies.
Notes: Submitted to the School of Psychology of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University.

Degree conferred 2007.

Thesis (D.Psychology (Clinical))--Deakin University, Victoria, 2006.

Bibliography v.1: leaves 162-173, v.2: leaves 85-91.
Table of contents: title: V.1. Thesis - Socio-cultural messages, body image, and body change strategies in men; title: v.2. Professional portfolio - Dual diagnosis : the barriers to service provision.