Research from American University reveals new findings on life sciences
2009 MAY 12 - (NewsRx.com) -- According to a study from the United States, "Seventeen and YM were assessed from 1956 through 2005 (n = 312) to examine changes in the messages about thinness sent to teenage women. Trends were analyzed through an investigation of written, internal content focused on dieting, exercise, or both, while cover models were examined to explore fluctuations in body size." "Pearson's Product correlations and weighted-least squares linear regression models were used to demonstrate changes over time. The frequency of written content related to exercise and combined plans increased in Seventeen, while a curvilinear relationship between time and content relating to dieting appeared. YM showed a linear increase in content related to dieting, exercise, and combined plans. Average cover model body size increased over time in YM while demonstrating no significant changes in Seventeen," wrote G.M. Luff and colleagues, American University. The researchers concluded: "Overall, more written messages about dieting and exercise appeared in teen's magazines in 2005 than before while the average cover model body size increased." Luff and colleagues published their study in Body Image (Complex messages regarding a thin ideal appearing in teenage girls' magazines from 1956 to 2005. Body Image, 2009;6(2):133-136). For more information, contact J.J. Gray, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC 20016, USA. Publisher contact information for the journal Body Image is: Elsevier Science BV, PO Box 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands. Keywords: United States, Washington, Life Sciences, Thinness, Adolescence, American University. This article was prepared by Life Science Weekly editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Life Science Weekly via NewsRx.com.
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