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In adolescence, girls are less likely to participate in sport, are more likely to drop out of sport, and report more poor sport experiences compared to boys. Concerns related to appearance, body shape, size, and weight disproportionally affect girls during adolescence and may impact their sport experiences. A recent study assessed body-related emotions (guilt, shame, envy, embarrassment, pride) among adolescent girls involved in sport, identified how the emotions change over time, and tested sport outcomes related to the emotions.