scholarly journals Difference in Stress, Depression, and Self‐esteem along with Physical Activity Levels between Overweight and Obese Perimenopausal Women

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mi‐Ja Hwang ◽  
Deok‐Sang Hwang ◽  
Mi‐Yeon Song
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Perimenopausal Women ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

scholarly journals Sobrepeso, obesidad, niveles de actividad física y autoestima de la niñez centroamericana: un análisis comparativo entre países (Overweight, obesity, physical activity levels, and self-esteem in Central American children: comparative analysis between cou

Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 238-246
Author(s):  
Carlos Eduardo Alvarez ◽  
María Fernanda Herrera Monge ◽  
Emmanuel Herrera González ◽  
Grettel Villalobos Víquez ◽  
Gerardo Araya Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Costa Rica ◽  
El Salvador ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Central American ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
American Children

El propósito de esta investigación fue examinar la prevalencia de sobrepeso, obesidad, niveles de actividad física y de autoestima de la población infantil centroamericana, comparándoles según sexo y país. Este estudio comparativo transversal de muestra probabilística aleatoria por conglomerados evaluó 5291 estudiantes matriculados en cuarto, quinto y sexto grado, de los cuales 52.3% fueron niñas y 47.7% niños, pertenecientes a 73 centros educativos de Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua y Panamá, con una edad promedio de 10.90 ± 1.13. En todos los países se realizó la medición del peso y la talla para el cálculo del índice de masa corporal, se aplicó el cuestionario de actividad física para niños y niñas mayores (PAQ-C) y el cuestionario LAWSEQ para la medición del nivel de autoestima. Los resultados de esta investigación mostraron una prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad del 25%, un nivel de actividad física bajo en un 35.1% y una baja autoestima en el 44.3%. Asimismo, al determinar el efecto del país de procedencia y del género sobre el índice de masa corporal, nivel de actividad física y autoestima, controlando la edad como una covariable, se encontró que El Salvador presentó el mayor promedio de índice de masa corporal y el menor nivel de actividad física junto a Honduras y Panamá. En relación a la autoestima, solamente Costa Rica y Guatemala presentaron una autoestima promedio. Esto demuestra que la situación de salud pública que enfrenta la niñez centroamericana es un problema que debe ser atendido en forma integral. Abstract. The purpose of this investigation was to explore the prevalence of overweight, obesity, physical activity levels, and self-esteem in Central American children, comparing them by gender and country. This comparative cross-sectional study used a random probabilistic conglomerate-based sampling technique, by which 5.291 students (52.3% girls and 47.7% boys) enrolled in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade from 73 schools in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama, with an average age of 10.90 ± 1.13 years old, were selected. In all the participating countries, weight and height were taken to calculate body mass index; additionally, the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) and the Lawrence's Self-Esteem Questionnaire (LAWSEQ) were applied. The results suggest a prevalence of overweight and obesity (25%), low physical activity levels (35.1%), and low self-esteem (44.3%). Also, when analyzing variables interaction by country and gender, it was found that El Salvador presented the highest average body mass index and the lowest levels of physical activity, along with Honduras and Panama. Regarding self-esteem, only Costa Rica and Guatemala presented average rank. This shows that the conditions of public health with regard to Central American youth are concerning and must be dealt with in an integral manner.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Level and Self-Esteem in Middle-Aged Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7293
Author(s):  
Magdalena Dąbrowska-Galas ◽  
Jolanta Dąbrowska
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Background: Physical activity (PA) is a behavioral modality that may help decrease negative symptoms of menopause and enhance some positive aspects of mental health, including self-esteem. Reduced self-esteem may put menopausal women at higher risk of negative outcomes of menopause and result in a more unpleasant and stressful menopausal experience. The objective of this study was to examine the role of physical activity level on self-esteem in middle-aged women. Methods: Women aged 45–60 from Poland took part in this study. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Menopause Rating Scale and Beck Depression Inventory were used in this study. Results: Among the 111 women, the mean age was 51.7 ± 4.7. The most severe symptoms among studied women concerned sexual problems (1.71 ± 1.5), irritability (1.58 ± 1.37) and joint and muscular discomfort (1.56 ± 1.55). Women with higher total PA level had better self-esteem (p = 0.001). Conclusions: The results of this study showed that physical activity levels can be associated with self-esteem. Most middle-aged women reported high physical activity levels. These results have clinical implications for the inclusion of PA in the lives of middle-aged women to improve self-esteem and mental health.

Female Physical Estimation and Attraction to Physical Activity

1985 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth R. Fox ◽  
Charles B. Corbin ◽  
William H. Couldry
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Future Application ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Psychological Model ◽  
College Age ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Male Subjects

The Psychological Model for Physical Activity Participation and the Physical Estimation and Attraction Scales (PEAS) were developed by Sonstroem using adolescent male subjects. This study investigated the adequacy of the model and instrument for explaining the involvement of college-age females in physical activity. Results indicated that although the model worked similarly for both sexes, there were important differences. Attraction to physical activity, as measured by the Attraction scale, does not contribute to the model for the females in this study, but it does for males. Physical estimation emerged as a key factor, particularly for females, in its relationship with self-esteem, fitness, and physical activity levels. The Estimation Scale appears to be a reliable and powerful instrument for assessing this construct. Future application and development of the model and scales is discussed.

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