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Arancha Gálvez Casas1, Pedro L Rodríguez García1, Andrés Rosa Guillamón1
1Universidad de Murcia, Murcia.. pjtarraga@sescam.jccm.es.
Nutricion Hospitalaria
|January 25, 2015
Summary
Overweight and obese students reported lower self-concept scores. Improving body weight status is crucial for enhancing self-concept and overall health in young people.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric health
- Psychology
- Body composition analysis
Context:
- Body weight status is associated with various health indicators in children.
- Understanding the link between weight and self-perception is vital for adolescent well-being.
- This study examines body weight and self-concept in Spanish schoolchildren.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between body weight status and self-concept dimensions in students.
- To assess how Body-mass index (BMI) correlates with intellectual, behavioral, physical, anxiety, social, and life satisfaction self-concept areas.
- To identify potential differences in self-concept based on weight classification (normal, overweight, obese).
Summary:
- A study of 216 Spanish students (mean age 9.26 years) assessed Body-mass index (BMI) and self-concept using the Piers-Harris Self-Concept Scale.
- Results indicated significant associations between BMI and intellectual self-concept, life satisfaction, global self-concept, and physical self.
- Overweight and obese students exhibited lower self-concept scores compared to normal-weight peers.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the need for interventions targeting weight management to improve psychological well-being in youth.
- Results can inform school-based health programs promoting positive self-concept and healthy lifestyles.
- This research contributes to understanding the multifaceted impact of body weight on adolescent psychological health.
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