Body image as a leisure constraint: Examining the experience of aerobic exercise classes for young women

1995 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Jody Frederick ◽  
Susan M. Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Exercise Classes

Body Image As a Tool of Positive Socialization of Young Women with Reduced Self-Estimation

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 48-57
Author(s):  
D.V. Savchenko ◽  
◽  
S.N. Tereshchuk ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Projective Method ◽  
Body Map

this article examines the body image as a tool for positive socialization of young women with low self-esteem. The study was conducted anonymously using social networks, the sample was made up of women aged 25–35. The methods of research were R. Secord’s methodology “Scale of attitude to the body”, the method of measurements by M. Feldenkrais, as well as the projective method “Body map”. The results obtained will help enrich scientific knowledge in the field of the psychology of physicality.

Body Image Satisfaction and its Relationship to the Reasons Why Young Women  are Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery from their Perspectives: الرضا عن صورة الجسد وعلاقته بأسباب إقبال الشابات على إجراء عمليات التجميل من وجهة نظرهن

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (46) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Fahad Joudeh, Suhaila Mahmood Banat
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
The Body ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Economic Level ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
The Social

This study aimed to reveal the level of satisfaction of the body image and its relationship to the reasons why young women are undergoing cosmetic surgery from their perspectives. The sample of the study consisted of (150) young women who visit private beauty clinic. Two scales were developed: a scale of the level of satisfaction of body image consisting of (34) item and a scale of the reasons of why young women are undergoing cosmetic surgery consisting of (39) item. After insured the scales' validity and reliability, the descriptive-correlational approach was used. The results of the study showed that the level of body image was moderate, and for the reasons of why young women are undergoing cosmetic surgery; the psychological dimension came in the first rank, While the vocational dimension came in the last rank. The results also found a positive correlation between body image satisfaction and the reasons why young women are undergoing cosmetic surgery. The results did not show differences in the level of satisfaction of the body image to the variable of marital status and economic level. While the results showed dissatisfaction with the body image due to age in favor of the category (31-40) and the educational qualification in favor of a diploma degree and below. As for the reasons for the young women undergoing cosmetic surgery, it was found that there were no statistically significant differences in the marital status and educational qualification variables, also, there were differences due to age only on the social dimension and in favor of (31 - 40), and there were differences attributed to the economic level in the social dimension in favor of the category (500-1000). Considering the results, the researcher recommended reinforcing the body image through nurture and guidance to raise the level of satisfaction with body image and to conduct more surveys, qualitative, and experimental studies related to cosmetic surgery other than the target category in this study, and for both sexes.

scholarly journals High and Low Impact Aerobic Exercise as a Method of Early Prevention of Hypercholesterolaemia Development among Young Women

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Nowak ◽  
Dorota Kostrzewa-Nowak ◽  
Zbigniew Jastrzębski ◽  
Aleksandra Zarębska ◽  
Krzysztof Ficek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Blood Lipid Profile ◽  
The Impact

AbstractPurpose. Hypercholesterolaemia is a highly prevalent condition that has major health- and cost-related implications for the society. Aerobic-type exercise improves lipoprotein-lipid profiles, cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition in healthy young women. Thus, the aim of the study was to assess the impact of 9 weeks of low-high aerobic-type exercise on the lipid profile among young women. Methods. On the basis of the lipid profile, 64 women (median age, 21.8 years; range, 19.0-24.7 years) were divided into two groups: with low (LRH) and intermediate (IRH) risk of developing hypercholesterolaemia. The participants completed a 9-week-long low-high aerobic exercise programme. Before and after the training programme, we determined the lipid profile: triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), lipoprotein cholesterol: HDL-C and LDL-C, and glucose levels. Selected cardiorespiratory fitness variables and body composition were also determined. Results. It was found that aerobic-type fitness exercise in the IRH group caused statistically significant decreases in TC and TG levels in comparison with baseline values. Significant increase in maximum oxygen uptake and decrease in HDL-C in the LRH group were also observed. Conclusions. Aerobic fitness exercises, a combination of two alternating styles, could influence the blood lipid profile by decreasing plasma TC and TG levels. In non-athlete women, physical activity may be a good tool to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Effects of Aerobic Exercise on the Social Physique Anxiety and Body Esteem of Female College Students

1996 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter P. Bartlewski
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
College Students ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Body Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Social Physique Anxiety ◽  
Female College ◽  
Psychology Course

The purpose of this research was to explore the effectiveness of exercise in reducing body image concerns of female college students. Women enrolled in an aerobic exercise course or in a social psychology course at a medium sized university reported their social physique anxiety and body esteem at the beginning and end of the semester. For women in the aerobic exercise classes, social physique anxiety decreased and body esteem increased over the course of the semester. Social physique anxiety and body esteem did not change significantly for those in the (nonexercising) social psychology classes. The researchers concluded that participation in aerobic exercise programs may help to improve the body image of female college students. Based upon these results further investigation of the mechanisms by which exercise influences body image is warranted.

scholarly journals “Selfie” harm: Effects on mood and body image in young women

Body Image ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 86-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer S. Mills ◽  
Sarah Musto ◽  
Lindsay Williams ◽  
Marika Tiggemann
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Young Women

scholarly journals Narcissism as a Moderator of Satisfaction with Body Image in Young Women with Extreme Underweight and Obesity

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. e0126724 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Lipowska ◽  
Mariusz Lipowski
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Young Women

Sexual functioning in young women with breast cancer.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9100-9100
Author(s):  
Shoshana Rosenberg ◽  
Rulla M. Tamimi ◽  
Shari I. Gelber ◽  
Kathryn Jean Ruddy ◽  
Sandra Kereakoglow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Sexual Interest ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Breast Cancer Prevention Trial ◽  
Pain Symptoms

9100 Background: Sexual dysfunction is a known complication of adjuvant therapy for breast cancer and an important determinant of quality of life. Little is known about the frequency and magnitude of this problem among very young women with breast cancer during the year following diagnosis. Methods: 298 sexually-active women enrolled in an ongoing multi-center cohort study with Stage 0-III breast cancer at or before age 40 were included in this analysis. Treatment data was self-reported on a survey mailed to participants at enrollment. Sexual functioning was assessed using the sexual interest and dysfunction subscales from the Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation System (CARES). Scores range from 0-4, with higher scores indicative of poorer function. The survey included a measure of anxiety and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), of body image (CARES) and of physical and menopausal symptoms (Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Symptom Checklist). Mean differences in CARES scores between treatment groups (chemotherapy vs. none; hormone therapy vs. none; lumpectomy vs. mastectomy vs. mastectomy + reconstruction vs. no surgery; radiation vs. none) were compared using T-tests and ANOVA. Multiple regression models were fit to assess symptoms thought to be mediators of the treatment-sexual functioning association. Results: Mean age at diagnosis was 36 (range: 22-40) years and mean time from diagnosis to survey completion was 5 months (range: 1-16). Mean CARES sexual interest and dysfunction scores were higher in women who received chemotherapy compared to those who did not (p<0.0001). In the multivariate analysis, chemotherapy was no longer associated with decreased sexual interest or function. Anxiety, depression, musculoskeletal pain, and poorer body image were predictive of both decreased sexual interest and function. Vaginal pain symptoms were associated with greater dysfunction, while unhappiness with appearance was associated with decreased interest. Conclusions: Young women who receive chemotherapy are at risk for problems related to sexual functioning early in the survivorship period. This effect appears to be mediated through several physiologic and psychologic mechanisms, underscoring the need for interventions that target both.

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