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Association Between Sedentary Behavior and Body Image Distortion Among Korean Adolescents Considering Sedentary
Suin Park1, Heesoo Lee2, Wanhyung Lee3
1Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul 03181, Republic of Korea.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 28, 2026
Summary
Sedentary behavior in adolescents is linked to body image distortion, particularly in females engaging in educational activities. This highlights a critical pediatric health concern requiring further investigation into long-term effects.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Adolescent Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Sedentary behavior is a significant concern in adolescent health.
- Prolonged inactivity negatively impacts physical and mental well-being.
- This can contribute to body image distortion among adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between sedentary behavior and body image distortion in adolescents.
- To explore the influence of sedentary purpose and sex differences on this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the 2021-2023 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey (KYRBS).
- Inclusion of 150,025 middle and high school students.
- Statistical analysis including descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression, stratified by sex and sedentary purpose.
Main Results:
- Increased sedentary behavior was significantly associated with body image distortion.
- Educational sedentary time showed a stronger effect on body image distortion in female adolescents (OR: 1.06, 95% CI: 1.02-1.09).
- No significant association was found in male adolescents.
Conclusions:
- A significant link exists between adolescent sedentary behavior and body image distortion.
- Further research is needed to understand the long-term physical and mental health consequences of sedentary behavior in adolescents.
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