Thesis (M.A.)--Georgia State University, 2009. / Title from file title page. Gabriel Kuperminc, Lisa Armistead , committee co-chairs; Chris Henrich, committee member. Description based on contents viewed Sept. 21, 2009. Includes bibliographical references (p. 49-57).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Georgia State University, 2006. / Title from title screen. Mary P. Deming, committee chair; Asa G. Hilliard III, Mary Ariail, committee members. Electronic text (167 p. ) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed Apr. 22, 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-134).

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Georgia Southern University, 2007. / "A dissertation submitted to the Graduate Faculty of Georgia Southern University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Education." Curriculum Studies, under the direction of Ming Fang He. ETD. Electronic version approved: December 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. 355-397) and appendices.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2004. / Title from first page of PDF file. Document formatted into pages; contains x, 189 p.; also includes graphics Includes bibliographical references (p. 180-189). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center

Thesis (Ph. D.)--UCLA, 2008. / Vita. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 174-190).

The increasingly high rates of body dissatisfaction among adolescent girls are alarming. Research suggests that cultural norms emphasizing thinness and unrealistic standards of beauty may be contributing to this growing problem. This is concerning given the link between negative body image and a host of unhealthy behaviors in girls. Although historically African American adolescent girls have exhibited higher levels of body satisfaction than their counterparts, there is growing evidence to suggest that this may be changing because of the body-related messages they receive from their parents, peers and the media. The present study examines these messages from both maternal caregivers’ and girls’ perspectives. Additionally, the importance African American girls place on non-weight related aspects of their body (i.e., hair and skin color) and how these factors influence their body image perceptions are also examined. Limitations, strengths, prevention implications, and directions for future research are also discussed.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2000. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [103]-109). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2000. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [103]-109). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Lehigh University, 2003. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 214-241).

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Duquesne University, 2009. / Title from document title page. Abstract included in electronic submission form. Includes bibliographical references (p. 124-138) and index.