Zali Yager|Phillippa C. Diedrichs|Lina A. Ricciardelli|Emma Halliwell
What works in secondary schools? A systematic review of classroom-based body image programs
University of the West of England|La Trobe University|University of the West of England|Deakin University|University of the West of England
governments schools curriculum authorities increasingly recognizing body image adolescence public health issue warrants attention school setting 30 years eating disorder prevention research given current interest area seems timely review research interventions improve body image schools reviewed universalselective classroombased programs conducted since year 2000 among adolescents found 16 eligible intervention programs seven programs effective improving body image least one measure pre post test though effect sizes small d022048 effective programs conducted among younger adolescents 12331362 years included activities focusing media literacy self esteem influence peers implications school personnel curriculum authorities discussed provide recommendations strategic approach future research area