Psychiatria pre prax 6/2004

SLIMNESS IN THE HIERARCHY OF VALUES AT FEMALES AND MALES IN THE MORAVIAN REGION

The purpose of this anonymous survey is to analyse the self- body image of Czech healthy women, men and eating disordered patients as well as requirements for body image and other qualities of partner. Another aim is to assess the importance of value of slimness in seeking the partner. The anonymous survey has a form of a structured advertisement and can indirectly inform us about the hierarchy of values of our respondents.

Keywords: Self body image, value of slimness, seeking the partner, an anonymous survey