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Table 4 Summary of regression analyses of parental predictors of boys’ 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

R 2

r

B

SE B

β

 

DV: Figure for negative characteristics

      

Paternal negative attitudes towards obese persons

 

.30**

.02

.01

.30**

 
 

.09

     

DV: Figure for positive characteristics

      

Paternal dietary restraint

 

.22*

.25

.12

.20*

 

Paternal negative attitudes towards obese persons

 

-.34**

-.02

.01

-.33**

 
 

.16

     
  1. *p < .05 **p < .01.