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Table 3 Correlations between boys’ and parents’ body size attitudes and body image variables

From: Relationships between body size attitudes and body image of 4-year-old boys and girls, and attitudes of their fathers and mothers

Predictor

 

Figure for negative characteristics

Figure for positive characteristics

Current – Ideal discrepancy

Parent BMI

Mother

.01

.01

.01

 

Father

-.02

.17

.03

Negative attitudes towards obese

Mother

.15

-.14

-.06

 

Father

.30**

-.34**

.06

Body dissatisfaction

Mother

.06

-.04

.16

 

Father

-.11

.16

-.08

Dietary restraint

Mother

.09

-.03

.05

 

Father

-.15

.22*

-.21

  1. *p < .05 **p < .01.