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Factors Affecting Body Image Distortion in Adolescents
1Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Medical Convergence, Catholic Kwandong University, Gangneung 25601, Republic of Korea.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 23, 2022
Summary
Body image distortion in Korean adolescents is linked to gender, school performance, and socioeconomic status. Many affected teens attempt weight loss, but rarely through physical activity, and are more likely to be sedentary.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Psychological Well-being
- Public Health
Background:
- Body image distortion is a significant concern impacting adolescent physical and psychological health.
- Understanding contributing factors is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the factors associated with body image distortion among Korean adolescents.
- To identify demographic, behavioral, and lifestyle correlates of body image distortion in this population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 17th (2021) Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey.
- Included a large sample of 41,124 middle and high school students.
- Employed Rao−Scott χ2 tests and complex samples logistic regression analysis.
Main Results:
- Body image distortion prevalence varied significantly by gender, school grade, academic achievement, and economic status (p < 0.001).
- Nearly half (49.5%) of adolescents with body image distortion attempted weight loss, predominantly through non-physical activity methods.
- Adolescents with body image distortion were 1.77 times more likely to engage in sedentary behavior, sitting >4 hours daily (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Demographic and socioeconomic factors significantly influence body image distortion in Korean adolescents.
- Current weight loss attempts among affected adolescents often neglect physical activity and are associated with increased sedentary behavior.
- Systematic intervention programs are necessary to address the multifaceted factors contributing to adolescent body image distortion.
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