BeYOUtiful: Assessing the Impact of a High School Girls ’ Group

This Capstone Research Project would not have been possible without the unconditional love and support I received from my parents. Their consistent patience, understanding, and encouragement provided the net for the times when I fell into the depths of being overwhelmed and unsure. I would also like to thank my “Fab 5 ” for being the shoulders to lean on and the people who truly experienced walking this journey with me. The support from my internship site was also tremendously encouraging throughout my research and experience at the high school. Sue, thank you for all the opportunities you have given me! And to the one who listened to my fears and joys every single night throughout this process, thank you for always believing in me. MARIANETTI HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ’ GROUP 3 Adolescent girls are at risk for having low self-esteem and low body satisfaction as a result of having a negative body image. Past research indicates that psychoeducational groups positively impact self-esteem and overall body satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a psychoeducational girls ’ group focused on buildin