The Portrayal of Overweight in Adolescent Fiction

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    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      8
    • Education Level:
      Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Novels; Criticism; Obesity; Adolescent Literature; Readability; Counselors; Allied Health Personnel; Bibliotherapy; Fiction; Realism; Friendship; Social Bias; Self Concept
    • ISSN:
      1089-5701
    • Abstract:
      Twelve adolescent novels with the theme of obesity were selected for critical analysis. The novels were assessed for readability and to determine the approach to overweight portrayed by writers. The books were also examined in light of the concept of lookism prejudice. Recommendations were offered to teachers and counselors for use of these books as bibliotherapy. Issues of body image which teachers and therapists encounter in their day-to-day work are discussed.
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    • Number of References:
      17
    • Publication Date:
      2006
    • Accession Number:
      EJ745877