Comparing the Body-Esteem of Adolescent and Young Adult Burn Survivors to a Nonburned Control Group

2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S120
Author(s):  
J W. Lawrence ◽  
L Rosenberg ◽  
B D. Thombs ◽  
J A. Fauerbach
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Body Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Burn Survivors

The Effects of Viewing Same-Gender Photographic Models on Body-Esteem

1996 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 569-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Grogan ◽  
Zoe Williams ◽  
Mark Conner
Keyword(s):  
Body Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Same Gender ◽  
Significant Change ◽  
Experimental Group

This study was designed to investigate the effects of viewing same-gender photographic models on women and men's body-esteem. Women and men completed body-esteem scales before and after viewing pictures of same-gender photographic models (experimental group) or landscapes (control group). Women scored significantly lower than men on the body-esteem scale [ F(1, 90) = 58.5, p < .001]. Women [ F(1, 90) = 8.70, p < .05] and men [ F(1, 90) = 4.17, p < .05] in the experimental group showed a significant decrease in body-esteem after seeing the photographs and the controls showed no significant change [women F(1, 90) = 0.57; men F(1, 90) = 0.00]. Results suggest that upward comparisons are made by women and men when viewing attractive same-gender models.

scholarly journals Comparative study of fetomaternal outcome in adolescent and young adult primigravidas

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 912
Author(s):  
Kanti Meherda ◽  
Shikha Mathur
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Adolescent Pregnancy ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Chi Square

Background: Adolescent pregnancy is a worldwide public health problem. WHO has defined adolescence as the period from 10-19 years of age. Purpose of the study was to compare the fetomaternal outcome in adolescent and young adult primigravidas.Methods: The study was conducted at a tertiary care centre over a period of six months. 150 adolescent (in our study between 15-19 years of age) and 150 young adults (20-25 years) primigravidas who delivered at our institution were randomly selected for the study. All the data including age, booking status, educational and economic status and address were noted. All essential antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum data were collected for both the groups and compared using Chi square test.Results: In our study the incidence of antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum complications was 86%,36% and 10% respectively in the study group. But in the control group only 40% of the subjects had antepartum complications ,17.33% had intrapartum complications and the incidence of postpartum complications was only 4%. The difference is highly significant with a p value <0.001.Conclusions: Adolescent pregnancy is associated with adverse fetomaternal outcome and any effort to prevent it is worthwhile.

scholarly journals Influence of the fear of death on body image evaluation.

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
Alicja Głębocka ◽  
Magdalena Rudlicka ◽  
Grzegorz Kulik
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Physical Attractiveness ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Body Esteem ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fear Of Death ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Body Shapes

Background: Research on the consequences of fear of death often consists of classical investigations within the sphere of social psychology. However, the aspect of body image regarding this issue remains largely unexplored. Aim of the study: The goal of the conducted experiment was to examine the mechanisms reducing the fear of death. The respondents had two options to choose from: (1) increasing self-esteem in terms of physical attractiveness, or (2) lowering the rating of the body image presented in the photographs. Material and methods: The study was conducted using the following tests: (1) the Memory Test, developed by Łukaszewski and Buczny; (2) the Body-Esteem Scale (BE S), developed by Franzoi and Shields; (3) the UMACL Mood Adjective Checklist, developed by Mathews, Chamberlain, and Jones; and (4) the Body Shape Attractiveness Questionnaire. In this report, we present results of an analysis of 221 respondents (108 women and 113 men). Results: Death-related thoughts influence the perception of female body attractiveness. Respondents with awareness of mortality salience rated the attractiveness of body shape as lower than respondents from the control group. Conclusions: The present experiment confirmed the influence of fear of death on the evaluation of cultural and biological standards of female physical attractiveness, as well as, the hesitation of participants’ self-esteem and mood related to sex. The lack of critical evaluation of others and a positive self-evaluation effectively protects an individual against mood deterioration, and these effects were observed among men. However, these mechanisms do not apply to women, since women reacted critically to both body shapes in the photographs and their own bodies.

Analysis of Body Esteem of Female Collegiate Athletes

1994 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 315-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
James M. Dinucci ◽  
Mel E. Finkenberg ◽  
Sandra L. McCune ◽  
E. Donice McCune ◽  
Tammy Mayo
Keyword(s):  
Women Athletes ◽  
Physical Condition ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Body Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Weight Concern ◽  
Group Participation ◽  
Female Collegiate Athletes ◽  
The Mean

Scores on three subscales of the Body Esteem Scale were analyzed for the effect of group participation on body esteem. Intercollegiate women athletes from three sports (basketball, n = 9; volleyball, n = 10; and Softball, n = 12) and a control group of 34 women who did not participate in athletics were respondents. Scores on Weight Concern and Physical Condition significantly discriminated between the groups. On Weight Concern the mean of the control group was significantly lower than those of the athletic groups. On Physical Condition the control group mean was significantly lower than that of the basketball group. Other comparisons were not significant.

Relations of Body Esteem Factors with Exercise Session Attendance in Women Initiating a Physical Activity Program

2005 ◽  
Vol 100 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 995-1003 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Annesi
Keyword(s):  
Weight Control ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Body Esteem ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
The Body ◽  
Exercise Session ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Session Attendance

Based on tenets of cognitive behavioral and social cognitive theory, the association of change in body-esteem factors and attendance in a newly initiated, 12-wk. cardiovascular exercise program was estimated in women (age range = 21 to 60 years, M = 41.4, SD = 12.2). For the group given the exercise program ( n = 48), there were significant positive changes on the Weight Control and Physical Condition scores of the Body Esteem Scale at 12 weeks, but not on Sexual Attractiveness scores. For the no-exercise control group ( n = 30), no significant changes were found on any of the Body Esteem Scale subscales. For the exercise group, regression analyses indicated between 8% and 9% of the variance in exercise session attendance was accounted for by the changes in scores on each of the three subscales. Entering age into multiple regression equations did not increase the explained variances in attendance. The fit of the findings within behavioral theory, implications for change in exercise behavior, and the need for replication and extension were discussed.

scholarly journals Can Personality Factors and Body Esteem Predict Imagery Ability in Dancers?

Sports ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Dagmara Budnik-Przybylska ◽  
Maria Kaźmierczak ◽  
Jacek Przybylski ◽  
Maurizio Bertollo
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Body Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Imagery Ability ◽  
Group A ◽  
Professional Dancers ◽  
Expression Of Emotions ◽  
Experimental Group

Dancing is mainly regarded as a form of art, which has been linked to the expression of emotions. Imagery is a well-known technique for enhancing performance. Additionally, specific personality traits are likely to facilitate performance. In the dancer’s performance, regarding the body as a tool is crucial. The following study examines personality and perceived body esteem as predictors of imagery ability in professional dancers. We analyzed two experimental groups, namely ballet dancers and professional dancers of other styles, and a control group. A sample of 249 people took part in the study: 155 women and 94 men aged 18–56 years. Participants filled in The Imagination in Sport Questionnaire and Polish adaptations of the Big Five Inventory—Short and the Body Esteem Scale. Results indicated that while each experimental group differed significantly from the control group in terms of their imagery ability, there were no differences between the two experimental groups. Findings revealed that personality traits, mainly higher openness to experience, and body esteem, mainly related to physical condition, were significant predictors of higher imagery ability in all groups.

L-Ascorbic Acid Addition to Chitosan Reduces Body Weight in Overweight Women

2014 ◽  
Vol 84 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 5-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun Y. Jung ◽  
Sung C. Jun ◽  
Un J. Chang ◽  
Hyung J. Suh
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Fat Body ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Skinfold Thickness ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Percentage Body Fat ◽  
Overweight Women ◽  
Body Weights

Previously, we have found that the addition of L-ascorbic acid to chitosan enhanced the reduction in body weight gain in guinea pigs fed a high-fat diet. We hypothesized that the addition of L-ascorbic acid to chitosan would accelerate the reduction of body weight in humans, similar to the animal model. Overweight subjects administered chitosan with or without L-ascorbic acid for 8 weeks, were assigned to three groups: Control group (N = 26, placebo, vehicle only), Chito group (N = 27, 3 g/day chitosan), and Chito-vita group (N = 27, 3 g/day chitosan plus 2 g/day L-ascorbic acid). The body weights and body mass index (BMI) of the Chito and Chito-vita groups decreased significantly (p < 0.05) compared to the Control group. The BMI of the Chito-vita group decreased significantly compared to the Chito group (Chito: -1.0 kg/m2 vs. Chito-vita: -1.6 kg/m2, p < 0.05). The results showed that the chitosan enhanced reduction of body weight and BMI was accentuated by the addition of L-ascorbic acid. The fat mass, percentage body fat, body circumference, and skinfold thickness in the Chito and Chito-vita groups decreased more than the Control group; however, these parameters were not significantly different between the three groups. Chitosan combined with L-ascorbic acid may be useful for controlling body weight.

Burnout of the Mind – Burnout of the Body?

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Traunmüller ◽  
Kerstin Gaisbachgrabner ◽  
Helmut Karl Lackner ◽  
Andreas R. Schwerdtfeger
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Allostatic Load ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
The Body ◽  
Lower Percentage ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Urinary Catecholamines ◽  
Morning Cortisol ◽  
The Mind ◽  
Cortisol Increase

Abstract. In the present paper we investigate whether patients with a clinical diagnosis of burnout show physiological signs of burden across multiple physiological systems referred to as allostatic load (AL). Measures of the sympathetic-adrenergic-medullary (SAM) axis and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis were assessed. We examined patients who had been diagnosed with burnout by their physicians (n = 32) and were also identified as burnout patients based on their score in the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS) and compared them with a nonclinical control group (n = 19) with regard to indicators of allostatic load (i.e., ambulatory ECG, nocturnal urinary catecholamines, salivary morning cortisol secretion, blood pressure, and waist-to-hip ratio [WHR]). Contrary to expectations, a higher AL index suggesting elevated load in several of the parameters of the HPA and SAM axes was found in the control group but not in the burnout group. The control group showed higher norepinephrine values, higher blood pressure, higher WHR, higher sympathovagal balance, and lower percentage of cortisol increase within the first hour after awakening as compared to the patient group. Burnout was not associated with AL. Results seem to indicate a discrepancy between self-reported burnout symptoms and psychobiological load.

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