The mother-daughter relationship : influences on daughters’ body image and self-esteem.

• Main Author: Loh, Sasha Chuan Yeing.
• Other Authors: Tan Joo Ean
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/51741
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This qualitative research study aims to examine the relationship between mothers and daughters, and the influence this has on the body image and self-esteem of daughters. 10 young women aged between 20 and 24 were interviewed. The mother-daughter bond is examined based on the interactions, both phys...