The context of body image in adults with and without eating disorders.

Body image is a person''s perception of their physical appearance as well as their feelings and thoughts connected to it. Dissatisfaction with the body has strong links to low self esteem and can lead some people to develop unhealthy behavioural practices in an attempt to try and change their appearance. This book discusses three studies conducted by the author looking at the reasons why for some people body image has a significant impact on their life and for others it does not.