Body Image Disturbances Among Females in Contemporary Societies - 52460 - PSY 3620 - 802 |
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Notes: Recommended, but not required: PSY 2201 Foundations of Psychopathology and PSY 3096 Conducting Psychological Research. Topical Section Description: In contemporary societies such as the US and Japan, increasing numbers of young females are suffering from negative body image. In this topics seminar, we will learn about body image and body dissatisfaction, how it develops and what it leads to, and unique cultural aspects of body image in various countries. In addition, we will examine the role of males, family, peers, and the media in development and maintenance of body dissatisfaction. Moreover, potential prevention and intervention techniques will be discussed.
Associated Term: 2023 Fall Registration Dates: Apr 02, 2023 to Sep 07, 2023 Registration Levels: Graduate, NonDegree Continuing Undergrad, Undergraduate Japan Campus Base Lecture Schedule Type Classroom In-Person Instructional Method Credit Hours: 3.000 Seats Available: 22 |