Moria Golan|Noaa Hagay|Snait Tamir
The Effect of “In Favor of Myself”: Preventive Program to Enhance Positive Self and Body Image among Adolescents
Hebrew University of Jerusalem|Tel Hai Academic College|Hebrew University of Jerusalem|Tel Hai Academic College
background positive selfesteem emotional wellbeing school achievements family connectedness considered protective factors healthcompromising behaviors study examined effect interactive communitybased media literacy dissonance wellness program favor selfimage body image eating attitudes behavior young adolescents preliminary cohort study conducted among 972 program participants take part controlled trial 75 participants said would recommend program friends methods controlled trial conducted evaluate program acceptability efficacy effectiveness among 259 participants 210 intervention group 49 control group aged 1214 years completed questionnaires least two assessment times program materials provided along leaders training order ensure quality program delivery creation wide network committed program leaders results program significantly reduced drive thinness selfworth contingent upon others approval gap current body figure ideal figure impact mood girls selfimage superiority found among participating intervention group respect recognizing media strategies influence media desire change influence appearance selfconfidence drive thinness conclusions favor shows promising results strengthening adolescents ability cope challenges life stage suggestions improving favor presented