scholarly journals Body Image and Self-Esteem among Adolescents Undergoing an Intervention Targeting Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviors

2007 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeannie S. Huang ◽  
Gregory J. Norman ◽  
Marion F. Zabinski ◽  
Karen Calfas ◽  
Kevin Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Self Esteem

Lipoplasty in the Treatment of Obesity

1997 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio A. Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Treatment Of Obesity ◽  
Adipose Cells

This paper presents a comprehensive review of the factors influencing obesity and the characteristics of adipose tissue. The author describes how adipose cells form and how cellulite develops, also explaining how liposculpture removal of excess adipose tissue can improve lymphatic return and the appearance of the skin. The author presents liposculpturing as part of an integrated approach to the treatment of obesity. By decreasing fat mass, liposculpturing helps improve body image and self esteem and physical activity increases.

scholarly journals The Relation between the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance and the Lifestyle and Self-Esteem of Adolescents

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (93) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasa Mickūnienė ◽  
Simona Pajaujienė ◽  
Rasa Jankauskienė
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
International Study ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Sociocultural Attitudes ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Athletic Body Image

Background. The adolescents seeking to conform to the ideal appearance associate the reduction of weight with smoking and alcohol consumption (Haley, Hedberg, & Leman, 2010) or go on a diet instead of increasing their physical activity (Liechty, 2010). The adolescents dissatisfied with their body have lower self-esteem (Neumark-Sztainer  et  al.,  2006).  In  this  study  we  assumed  that  the  sociocultural  attitudes  towards  appearance  would  be associated  with  adolescents’  harmful  lifestyle  and  lower  self-esteem.  Research  aim  was  to  disclose  the  relation between the sociocultural attitudes towards appearance of adolescents and their lifestyle and self-esteem.Methods. The research was carried out in Kaunas schools (n = 16) using the method of written survey. In total, 805 adolescents were surveyed, 329 (41.1%) out of them were boys. The mean age (SD) of the respondents was  17.23  (0.6)  years.  Instruments:  Sociocultural  Attitudes  Towards  Appearance  Questionnaire-3  SATAQ-3-L (Thompson, van den Berg, Roehrig, Guarda, & Heinberg,  2004), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Questionnaire (Rosenberg, 1989). Physical activity (PA) was determined using the questions from the international study Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children. The frequency of dieting and having harmful habits were determined by individual questions. Results. The weight of the majority of adolescents (75.5%) was normal. The numbers of adolescents were as follows: those who smoked (39.8%), consumed alcohol (80.5%), were on diet (36.8%), and had low levels of physical activity (74.4%). The adolescents who smoked, consumed alcohol and were on diet had significantly higher scores  in  all  SATAQ  subscales.  Physically  active  adolescents  were  more  striving  to  meet  the  Internalization  of athletic body image. In the groups of boys and girls, BMI was related to more frequent sociocultural pressures  (p < .01) and more frequent dieting (p < .01). In the group of boys, the frequency of smoking was related to lower self-esteem (p < .05). In the group of girls, sociocultural pressures were related to lower self-esteem (p < .05). Conclusion. The sociocultural attitudes towards appearance of adolescents are related to more harmful lifestyle and lower self-esteem. Therefore, health literacy of the adolescents has to be increased by teaching proper attitudes towards their bodies, appropriate diet, and exercising.Keywords: sociocultural attitudes towards appearance, body image, lifestyle, physical activity, self-esteem.

Testing modified gender-moderated exercise and self-esteem (EXSEM) model of positive body image in adolescents

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910532110092
Author(s):  
Rasa Jankauskiene ◽  
Migle Baceviciene
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Positive Body Image ◽  
Mediating Role

The most acceptable model explaining the associations between physical exercise and self-esteem is the exercise and self-esteem model (EXSEM). The present cross-sectional study tested the mediating role of body appreciation and physical fitness perception in the associations between physical activity and self-esteem in modified EXSEM. Overall, 1412 Lithuanian adolescents (40.2% were boys, mean age 17.0 (SD = 0.5) years) completed online questionnaires. The study was implemented in 2019 from October to December. Perceived physical fitness and body appreciation mediated the associations in the EXSEM. Physical fitness perception was directly associated with the self-esteem of girls, but not boys. Gender moderated EXSEM associations in body appreciation and perceived physical fitness showed stronger mediation effects for the adolescent girls compared to boys. Increasing physical activity, positive body image and perception of physical fitness might help to foster mental health, especially in girls.

scholarly journals Análisis exploratorio de la actividad física en la auto-objetificación e insatisfacción corporal de jóvenes adolescentes (Exploratory analysis of physical activity in self-objectification and body image of adolescents)

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (48) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Educación Primaria ◽  
Self Objectification

El objetivo del presente estudio ha sido analizar las relaciones y diferencias producidas entre la actividad física, la autoestima, apariencia e insatisfacción corporal respecto al género. Un total de 303 adolescentes, masculinos (150) y femeninos (152), con edades comprendidas entre los 10-13 años (M = 11.74) pertenecientes a diferentes centros de Educación Primaria participaron en el estudio. Se empleó el cuestionario PSPP para la valoración de la autoestima y la apariencia, las figuras de Stunkard para la satisfacción corporal y el cuestionario PAQ-A para la valoración de la actividad física. Se realizaron correlaciones de bivariadas, análisis multivariante y análisis de regresión lineal considerando el género. Los resultados mostraron un valor predictivo significativo mayor de la actividad física femenina en la autoestima y la apariencia que en la masculina. A modo de conclusión, destaca la importancia que tiene el rol de la actividad física como precursor de la autoestima, apariencia e insatisfacción corporal. Del mismo modo, la práctica de la actividad física por parte del género femenino tiende a predecir la apariencia y autoestima. === The objective of the present study has been to analyze the relationships and differences produced between physical activity, self-esteem, appearance, and body dissatisfaction, regarding gender. A total of 303 adolescents, male (150) and female (152), aged between 10 and 13 years (M = 11.74) belonging to different Primary Education centers participated in the study. The PSPP questionnaire was used for the assessment of self-esteem and appearance, the Stunkard figures for body satisfaction, and the PAQ-A questionnaire for the assessment of physical activity. Bivariate correlations, multivariate analysis, and linear regression analysis were performed considering gender. The results showed a significant predictive value of physical activity in self-esteem and appearance. By way of conclusion, it highlights the importance of the role of physical activity as a precursor of self-esteem and appearance, in addition to body image as a precursor of body satisfaction or dissatisfaction.

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