OWN BODY IMAGE AND SELF-AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR PATTERNS VS. PARENTAL ATTITUDES OF GUARDIANS OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS

Abstract

There is a vast body of literature on a significant role of the family in developing of self-image and aggression behaviour. Not only family structure (a complete or an incomplete family) is important, but also parental attitude. Parents are role models for their children, thus if they display inappropriate behavior, it poses the risk of improper child development, manifested by their distorted self-image as well as self-destructive and aggressive behaviour. The purpose of this paper was to demonstrate the influence of parental attitude on aggressive behaviour of adolescents and their low self-esteem related to body image. Both parents and their adolescent daughters participated in the study.