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Adolescents and Body Image: A Cross Sectional Study.
Mannat M Singh1, Lena Ashok2, V S Binu3
1Department of Public Health, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India. drmannatsingh4545@gmail.com.
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|May 8, 2015
Summary
About 38% of adolescents perceive their body image as normal. Factors like body shape, self-esteem, and body mass index significantly influence adolescent body image perception.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Body image perception is crucial during adolescence.
- Understanding factors influencing body image is vital for well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the proportion of adolescents with a normal body image perception.
- To investigate associations between body shape, self-esteem, body mass index, and body image perception.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 550 pre-university students (ages 15-19).
- Utilized Body Shape Questionnaire and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.
- Measured height, weight for Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation; analyzed using multinomial logistic regression.
Main Results:
- 38% of adolescents reported a normal body image perception.
- Body shape, self-esteem, and BMI were independently associated with body image perception.
- Higher self-esteem and BMI were linked to positive body image perception.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent body image perception is influenced by body shape, self-esteem, and BMI.
- Educational institutions should integrate efforts to address these factors.
- Curriculum adjustments can support positive body image development in adolescents.
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