As part of a study, five hundred 15-year-old boys and girls across different cultures in the United States are asked to fill an online questionnaire. The questionnaire includes open-ended questions about their views on dieting and ideal body weight and asks them to rate their levels of body satisfaction on a scale of 1 to 5. In the context of the studies conducted by Gillen and Lefkowitz (2012) and Wardle et al. (2004), who among the following is most likely to be satisfied with his or her body and least likely to be concerned about weight and dieting?

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Research by Gillen and Lefkowitz (2012) and Wardle et al. (2004) suggests that African American girls tend to have higher body satisfaction and are less likely to be concerned about weight and dieting compared to their peers from other ethnic backgrounds and genders. This is attributed to cultural differences in body image ideals.

As Part of a Study, Five Hundred 15-Year-Old Boys and Girls