Body-image dissatisfaction is strongly associated with chronic dysphoria




Rosenstrom T, Jokela M, Hintsanen M, Josefsson K, Juonala M, Kivimaki M, Pulkki-Raback L, Viikari JSA, Hutri-Kahonen N, Heinonen E, Raitakari OT, Keltikangas-Jarvinen L

PublisherELSEVIER SCIENCE BV

2013

Journal of Affective Disorders

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS

J AFFECT DISORDERS

2

150

2

253

260

8

0165-0327

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2013.04.003(external)



Conclusions: Body-image dissatisfaction was a strong predictor of chronic depression characterized by dysphoria. This finding suggests that dysfunctional attitude towards oneself might represent a potentially important target for cognitive therapies and preventive interventions. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.



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