Eating Attitudes, Weight Control Behaviors, Body Image Satisfaction and Depression Level Among Indian Medical and Nursing Undergraduate Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (8) ◽  
pp. 1266-1273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poreddi Vijayalakshmi ◽  
Rohini Thimmaiah ◽  
Sailaxmi Gandhi ◽  
Suresh BadaMath
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Weight Control Behaviors ◽  
Indian Medical ◽  
Depression Level

Critical Factors of Social Physique Anxiety: Exercising and Body Image Satisfaction

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayşe Altan Atalay ◽  
Tülin Gençöz
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
University Students ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Social Physique Anxiety ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction

AbstractThis study aimed to examine the critical roles of exercising and body image satisfaction on social physique anxiety (SPA) among female university students. For this aim, 118 female university students, 58 of whom exercised regularly, participated in the study. The Social Physique Anxiety Scale, Eating Attitudes Test, and Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale were administered to the participants; their dieting habits were also investigated. Results revealed that approximately half of the participants used at least one unhealthy weight control method in the past 6 months. An analysis of covariance indicated that, after controlling for the effects of abnormal eating behavior, participants who were dissatisfied with their body image and did not participate in a regular exercise activity experienced higher social physique anxiety. However, such a tendency was not found for social anxiety. Thus, these characteristics seem to be specific to social physique anxiety. It was concluded that individuals who have negative view of their appearance were more prone to experience SPA, and they might be avoiding exercise for self presentational purposes. Findings were discussed in the light of literature.

Body image and weight-control behaviors among adolescent girls with low-mid socioeconomic background

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 285-289
Author(s):  
Marini Amalia Mansur ◽  
Rahayu Indriasari ◽  
Nurhaedar Jafar
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Socioeconomic Background ◽  
Weight Control Behaviors

BODY IMAGE AND EXERCISE AND WEIGHT CONTROL BEHAVIORS IN KOREAN TEENAGE GIRLS

2003 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. S343
Author(s):  
B J. Sung ◽  
Y J. Bae ◽  
W Y. Lee ◽  
D T. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Teenage Girls ◽  
Weight Control Behaviors

scholarly journals Aspects Related to Body Image and Eating Behaviors in Healthy Brazilian Undergraduate Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Armando Afonso Jr ◽  
Thales Ferro ◽  
Luis Anunciação ◽  
J. Landeira-Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
History Of ◽  
Brazilian Students ◽  
Selection Operator ◽  
Eat 26

The discrepancy between one’s actual body and the ideal body, especially among young adults, can lead to body dissatisfaction in both men and women, which is commonly accepted to be central to eating disorders. We explored aspects of body image and eating disorders in healthy Brazilian students (n = 219) using two standardized measures (Body Shape Questionnaire [BSQ-34] and Eating Attitudes Test [EAT-26]) and assessing height, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), and the history of physical activity. We also analyzed the ability of one measure to predict another. Linear multiple regression was used to verify which variables best predicted the scale outcomes. The Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) was used for variable selection. The results suggested that women have a greater risk of body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. Both instruments had variables that significantly predicted each other’s results, whereas BMI was only associated with BSQ-34 scores. These findings broaden our understanding of eating disorders and body image.

Body Perceptions and Weight Control Behaviors among Palestinian University Female Students: a Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaher Nazzal ◽  
Watan Nazzal ◽  
Beesan Maraqa
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Great Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Weight Control Behaviors ◽  
Level Of Concern

Abstract Background: Eating behaviors and body image perceptions is an increasingly relevant and important topic in public health; due to its ultimate impact on health and human well-being in general. Objectives: This study aims to assess weight control behaviors and their relationship with body weight and image perceptions among university female students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among female students. The study included 420 female students aged 17-27 years using a convenient sample. Students were invited from all faculties. The data collection tools included a questionnaire, body image perceptions scale, and measurement scale for weight and height. Results: About 37% of female students had participated in risky eating behaviors, and reported a great level of concern about diet and weight (95% CI: 32% - 41%).In general, most of the study sample were dissatisfied with their bodies; in particular, 55.7% of participants were suffering from negative body image, while 24.5% showed a positive body image. The majority of participants who were engaging in risky eating behaviors were in a normal BMI category, and 15.5% were either overweight or obese and 9% underweight. The logistic regression analysis revealed that weight control behaviors were mainly associated withthe perception of body image. Discussion and Conclusion: The results showed a high level of concern about food and weight by the female students. Additionally, it showed that they are prone to risky eating behaviors. Therefore, interventions are needed to promote healthy eating behaviors and body image among university students.

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