Publications [#271221] of Kelly D. Brownell

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Journal Articles

  1. Brownell, KD; Napolitano, MA. "Distorting reality for children: body size proportions of Barbie and Ken dolls.." The International journal of eating disorders 18.3 (November, 1995): 295-298. [doi]
    (last updated on 2024/04/19)

    Abstract:
    Using hip measurements as a constant, calculations were made to determine the changes necessary for a young, healthy adult woman and man to attain the same body proportions as Barbie and Ken dolls, respectively. Among the changes necessary were for the female to increase 24 in. in height, 5 in. in the chest, and 3.2 in. in neck length, while decreasing 6 in. in the waist, and for the male to increase 20 in. in height, 11 in. in the chest, and 7.9 in. in neck circumference. Like adults, children are exposed to highly unrealistic ideals for shape and weight.

Kelly D. Brownell