Girls-only vs. mixed-gender groups in the delivery of a universal wellness programme among adolescents: A cluster-randomized controlled trial

Reut Agam-Bitton, Wiessam Abu Ahmad and Moria Golan

PLOS ONE, 2018, vol. 13, issue 6, 1-18

Abstract: Background: Investigation of the optimal setting for body image prevention programmes is important to maximize the outcomes of such programmes. Objectives: We examined the preferred setting for a school-based wellness programme called “In Favour of Myself". Methods: A total of 259 girls (mean 13.82±0.64 years) were divided into a girls-only intervention group, a mixed-gender intervention and a waiting list control group. The participants completed self-report questionnaires at baseline, post-intervention (2 months) and at follow-up (3 months) examining changes in self-esteem, media literacy, body image and risk factors for eating disorders. The intervention group participants also completed a satisfaction questionnaire. Results: Both intervention groups demonstrated statistically significant improvements in identifying advertising strategies (p

Date: 2018
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