Question

In a study by Simmons and Blyth (1987), in the sixth grade, early-maturing girls showed greater satisfaction with their figures than did late-maturing girls, but by the tenth grade, late-maturing girls were more satisfied. A possible reason for this is that in late adolescence, late-maturing girls are ________ than early-maturing girls.

Answer 1

Answer:

In a study by Simmons and Blyth (1987), in the sixth grade, early-maturing girls showed greater satisfaction with their figures than did late-maturing girls, but by the tenth grade, late-maturing girls were more satisfied. A possible reason for this is that in late adolescence, late-maturing girls are taller and thinner than early-maturing girls.

Explanation:

Studies made by Simmons and Blyth showed that early maturing girls became shorter and bulky during late adolescence phase. Hence, these girls were not satisfied with their bodies. They might have had a taller height and slim body during early adolescence.

However, studies by Simmons and Blyth also showed that the late-maturing girls acquired a tall height and slimmer body during late adolescence. Hence, they were satisfied with their bodies.