Testing a model of the predictors and consequences of body dissatisfaction.

Abstract A cross-sectional study, testing a model of predictors and consequences of body dissatisfaction, was undertaken in Taiwan from December 30, 2006 to January 10, 2007. Two hundred and thirty-two female college students enrolled at a major university completed the self-administered questionnaire. Analytical results revealed that body dissatisfaction among respondents increased with BMI ( β  = .32, p β  = .38, p β  = .17, p β  = .51, p