Comments on: Body Image and Boys: The Adonis Complex and Steroid Abuse among Teens http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/body-image-and-boys-the-adonis-complex-and-steroid-abuse-among-teens/ The Official Blog of Dr. Robyn Silverman Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:38:10 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Dr. Robyn http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/body-image-and-boys-the-adonis-complex-and-steroid-abuse-among-teens/comment-page-1/#comment-632 Dr. Robyn Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:38:57 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=267#comment-632 Yes, thank you Cari, for that insight. It is alarming what little boys are aspiring to these days and many are not aware of the impact media is having on the male gender. You might also like to look at the <a href="http://bodyimageblog.com" rel="nofollow">Kiss My Assets blog </a>for more information on body image issues in children. What were the results of your research? Best regards, Dr. Robyn Yes, thank you Cari, for that insight. It is alarming what little boys are aspiring to these days and many are not aware of the impact media is having on the male gender. You might also like to look at the Kiss My Assets blog for more information on body image issues in children.

What were the results of your research?

Best regards,
Dr. Robyn

]]> By: Cari from ditch diets http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/body-image-and-boys-the-adonis-complex-and-steroid-abuse-among-teens/comment-page-1/#comment-631 Cari from ditch diets Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:41:50 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=267#comment-631 I was horrified when doing research with 6 year old boys when they drew themselves as puny but their ideal body image as ginormous. But then look at how toys for boys have changed into big hulking muscle-bound brutes. I was horrified when doing research with 6 year old boys when they drew themselves as puny but their ideal body image as ginormous. But then look at how toys for boys have changed into big hulking muscle-bound brutes.

]]> By: Is Fear Of Fat Stealing Halloween? 6 Ways to Take Control « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/body-image-and-boys-the-adonis-complex-and-steroid-abuse-among-teens/comment-page-1/#comment-630 Is Fear Of Fat Stealing Halloween? 6 Ways to Take Control « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:06:22 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=267#comment-630 [...] make. It takes much more than that to gain weight!  We don’t want to make children worry about body image simply because they’re eating candy on Halloween. We all like to indulge every once in a [...] [...] make. It takes much more than that to gain weight!  We don’t want to make children worry about body image simply because they’re eating candy on Halloween. We all like to indulge every once in a [...]

]]> By: The Weight of School Culture « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/body-image-and-boys-the-adonis-complex-and-steroid-abuse-among-teens/comment-page-1/#comment-629 The Weight of School Culture « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:58:07 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=267#comment-629 [...] A new study shows that a supportive, respectful peer culture, which makes children feel as though they “fit in” is just as important to a student’s success as high academic expectations.  Specifically, those students who were categorized as clinically “obese” were less likely to go to college than those students who were considered of medically “normal” weight. This finding was much more severe for girls than for boys. [...] [...] A new study shows that a supportive, respectful peer culture, which makes children feel as though they “fit in” is just as important to a student’s success as high academic expectations.  Specifically, those students who were categorized as clinically “obese” were less likely to go to college than those students who were considered of medically “normal” weight. This finding was much more severe for girls than for boys. [...]

]]> By: No Wonder Girls Are Confused: Body Image and Jennifer Love Hewitt « Kiss My Assets: The Body Image Resource Blog http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/body-image-and-boys-the-adonis-complex-and-steroid-abuse-among-teens/comment-page-1/#comment-628 No Wonder Girls Are Confused: Body Image and Jennifer Love Hewitt « Kiss My Assets: The Body Image Resource Blog Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:25:09 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=267#comment-628 [...] ways to lose weight, tone up, get rid of cellulite, and be attractive. No wonder why so many girls (and boys) suffer from poor body image, eating disorders, scary eating practices, too much pressure, and low [...] [...] ways to lose weight, tone up, get rid of cellulite, and be attractive. No wonder why so many girls (and boys) suffer from poor body image, eating disorders, scary eating practices, too much pressure, and low [...]

]]> By: Why Girls Are Confused about Body Size: Body Image Messages « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/body-image-and-boys-the-adonis-complex-and-steroid-abuse-among-teens/comment-page-1/#comment-627 Why Girls Are Confused about Body Size: Body Image Messages « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:12:38 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=267#comment-627 [...] weight, tone up the flab, and be attractive to boys, it’s easy to figure out why so many girls (and boys) suffer from poor body image, eating disorders, scary eating practices, too much pressure, and low [...] [...] weight, tone up the flab, and be attractive to boys, it’s easy to figure out why so many girls (and boys) suffer from poor body image, eating disorders, scary eating practices, too much pressure, and low [...]

]]> By: ADHD Linked to Obesity and Overweight in Children, Study Says « Kiss My Assets: The Body Image Resource Blog http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/body-image-and-boys-the-adonis-complex-and-steroid-abuse-among-teens/comment-page-1/#comment-626 ADHD Linked to Obesity and Overweight in Children, Study Says « Kiss My Assets: The Body Image Resource Blog Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:53:48 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=267#comment-626 [...] the “war on obesity” and the increasing number of children being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [...] [...] the “war on obesity” and the increasing number of children being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [...]

]]> By: ADHD Can Increase Obesity & Overweight in Children, Study Says « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/body-image-and-boys-the-adonis-complex-and-steroid-abuse-among-teens/comment-page-1/#comment-625 ADHD Can Increase Obesity & Overweight in Children, Study Says « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:43:56 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=267#comment-625 [...] the “war on obesity” and the increasing number of children being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [...] [...] the “war on obesity” and the increasing number of children being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [...]

]]> By: Brian http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/body-image-and-boys-the-adonis-complex-and-steroid-abuse-among-teens/comment-page-1/#comment-624 Brian Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:44:49 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=267#comment-624 I've always kept my eye on your blog. Your posts are always very informative, and this one is no different. Thanks for sharing! I’ve always kept my eye on your blog. Your posts are always very informative, and this one is no different. Thanks for sharing!

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