Gender differences in the accuracy of self-reported weight

Nancy E. Betz; Laurie Mintz; Gena Speakmon

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journal article Apr 01, 1994

Gender differences in the accuracy of self-reported weight

Nancy E. Betz Laurie Mintz Gena Speakmon

Sex Roles Vol. 30 No. 7-8 pp. 543-552 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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Published: Apr 01, 1994
Vol/Issue: 30(7-8)
Pages: 543-552
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Nancy E. Betz, Laurie Mintz, Gena Speakmon (1994). Gender differences in the accuracy of self-reported weight. Sex Roles, 30(7-8), 543-552. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01420801

Gender differences in the accuracy of self-reported weight

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