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Body-image perception and dissatisfaction: acknowledging the sociocultural factors of obesity in South Africa

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The majority of underweight and overweight South Africans seem to be unaware that they are in danger, in the longer term, of ill health. They tend to misperceive their body size and they lack an understanding of the term 'normal/ healthy' body size.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32384916

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162192280

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