Offman H J, Bradley S J
Department of Family Medicine, Toronto Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario.
Can J Psychiatry. 1992 Aug;37(6):417-22. doi: 10.1177/070674379203700612.
The lack of a universally accepted definition of body image has impeded our understanding of body image disturbances in children and adolescents. This paper examines the evolution of body image as a multidimensional construct and the difficulties associated with the use of human figure drawing to measure body image. Directions for future research are considered.