Gender differences in eating attitudes, body concept, and self-esteem among models

Jennifer B. Brenner; Joseph G. Cunningham

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journal article Oct 01, 1992

Gender differences in eating attitudes, body concept, and self-esteem among models

Jennifer B. Brenner Joseph G. Cunningham

Sex Roles Vol. 27 No. 7-8 pp. 413-437 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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