Ideas mentioned by parents | Number of groups mentioning | Theme developed |
---|---|---|
Equates to body size/weight/appearance | 7 | Body image is about a child’s body size, appearance, or physical capabilities |
More about what body can do (e.g., strong/energetic) | 6 | |
If child is healthy, body image shouldn’t be a problem | 2 | |
Relates BI/size to food | 2 | |
Not about looking a certain way | 1 | |
Healthy eating & phys act = looking healthy = body image | 1 | |
How child feels about self/body | 7 | Body image is a child’s perception and emotions related to their body |
Problematic e.g., ‘demons’ | 3 | Body Image is a problem for children |
Positive & negative | 1 | |
Good body image is not expressing concern about the body | 1 | |
Girls more than boys | 9 | Negative body image mostly affects girls |
Can affect anyone | 1 | |
Being thin increases your chance of success | 2 | Endorsing the thin-ideal |