Adultish

The Body Image Book for Life

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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Beskrivning

Discover the ultimate guide to taking on adulthood with body confidence. In a world where body satisfaction plummets during adolescence, and a global pandemic and social media frenzy have created extra pressure, Adultish is a survival kit for young adults. This all-inclusive book provides evidence-based information on everything from social media and sex to mental health and nutrition. Packed with valuable features like Q&As, myth-busting, real-life stories, and expert advice, it is a go-to source for discovering the importance of self-acceptance and embarking on a journey towards loving the skin you're in.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-08-01
Mått:142 x 217 x 21 mm
Vikt:500 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:296
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
Illustratör:Olivia Herrick
ISBN:9781009228961

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Dr Charlotte Markey is Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Health Sciences Department at Rutgers University, Camden. She is a world-leading expert in body image research, having studied body image and eating behavior for over twenty-five years. Through all her roles as a scientist, teacher, writer, and parent she is passionate about understanding what makes us feel good about our bodies and helping others to develop a healthy body image. Dr Markey is the author of four books, including The Body Image Book for Girls (2010) and Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys (2022). Her research has gained widespread media attention, having been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Economist, ABC News, and Time Magazine.

Recensioner i media

'Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life is an excellent resource on body image for people of every age! Dr. Charlotte Markey has done a remarkable job of synthesizing research and connecting her readers to experts in the field, to create a very readable, understandable and thorough discussion of all topics on body image today. I am very grateful to Charlotte for bringing this must-read book into the world.' Denise Hamburger, BE REAL Founder & Executive Director

Innehållsförteckning

1. What is body image?; 2. Love yourself; 3. Nourish your body; 4. Cancel diet culture; 5. Intuitive eating; 6. Eating disorders; 7. Mental health; 8. Image influencers; 9. 'Self-improvement'; 10. Relationships; 11. Be active; 12. Physical health; 13. Self-care; 14. Change the world.