scholarly journals Perception of Body Image Among Sportspersons

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (28) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Sándor Szucs ◽  
Eva Polya ◽  
Zoltán Szakaly
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Food Supplements ◽  
Consumer Society ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Shape Category ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Judgement ◽  
Sport Activities ◽  
Ideal Body

Relationship between body and self-image is a well-known and frequently investigated process. Most especially among athletes, this area has been accentuated till the last decades in the literature. This paper focuses on investigating the attitude of people engaged in sports on a regular basis by concentrating primarily on the perception of their body image, the type and form of sport activities, and the consumption habits of food supplements. After a short literature review, the results of the primary research are introduced. People who took part in the research are engaged in sports on a regular basis, and they do sport activities at least once a week on their own free will. Paper Assisted Personal Interviews (PAPI) was used, primarily concentrating on the attitudes of the respondents. During the research, the following conclusions were made: subjectively perceived “normal” body shape category moving higher and the social judgement of overweight became more and more accepted. Owing to the ideal body shape presented by the consumer society, slimmer people want to become thicker while people with a stronger shape want to become leaner. Hence a social problem come into being that only exist in the athlete’s mind. This phenomenon can fundamentally base the headway of food supplements since the producers offer solutions to all segments’ real or putative problems. The mostly unreal body ideals boost the dissatisfaction of people towards their own bodies. Producers and distributors of food supplements not only emphasize and draw their customers’ attention to the imperfection of their shape, but they also offer a solution to their real or putative problems. The more the consumer is hesitating, the more favourable it is for the producer as the possibility of purchasing is greater.

Assessment of the ideal body image of women in Accra, Ghana

2007 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 241-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary B Duda ◽  
Naana Afua Jumah ◽  
Allan G Hill ◽  
Joseph Seffah ◽  
Richard Biritwum
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Morbidly Obesity ◽  
Ideal Body Image ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Ghanaian Women ◽  
The Ideal

The hypothesis tested in this study was that the 'traditional build' is the culturally valued body shape by Ghanaian women. Culturally sensitive figural stimuli were designed to assess the current body image (CBI) and the ideal body image (IBI) of Ghanaian women. The most frequently selected model for the CBI was one that represented a slightly overweight woman; the IBI selected was consistent with a representation of normal body mass index; and the least healthy image was that figure that represented morbidly obesity.

Body Image Concerns in Female Exercisers and Athletes: A Feminist Cultural Studies Perspective

2001 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikki Krane ◽  
Jennifer Waldron ◽  
Jennifer Michalenok ◽  
Julie Stiles-Shipley
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Cultural Studies ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Mental States ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
The Social ◽  
Ideal Body Image ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Feminist Cultural Studies ◽  
Group Interviews

A feminist cultural studies framework was employed to better understand the relationships among body image, eating, and exercise in female exercisers and athletes. Participants (N=18) engaged in focus group interviews regarding their ideal body image, eating and exercise patterns, and feelings associated with eating and exercising. The athlete interviews also included questions concerning their coach, performance issues, and comfort with their uniforms. Results revealed that most of the women in this study desired an unrealistic ideal body: a toned body with minimal fat. The exercisers emphasized being toned, yet they also avoided too much muscularity. These women constantly were balancing their physical activity and eating: if they exercised, they gave themselves permission to eat and if they ate too much, they punished themselves with exercise. The athletes’ ideal body was dependent upon the social context. Their body satisfaction and concomitant mental states and self-presentation varied depending upon whether the athletes were considering their bodies as athletes or as culturally female.

scholarly journals Imagen corporal y práctica de actividades físico-deportivas en estudiantes de nivel secundaria

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 252-260
Author(s):  
Oswaldo Ceballos ◽  
Rosa Elena Medina Rodríguez ◽  
José Luis Juvera Portilla ◽  
Patricia Peche Alejandro ◽  
Luis Fernando Aguirre López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
The Body ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Response Scale ◽  
School Students ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Sport Activities ◽  
Las Mujeres

El objetivo del estudio es valorar la imagen corporal, la práctica de actividades físico-deportivas y la percepción de la salud en escolares adolescentes de educación secundaria. Se presenta un diseño de estudio de tipo no experimental, descriptivo, comparativo y correlacional. La población objeto de estudio es una muestra de 416 estudiantes de educación secundaria de la ciudad de San Nicolás de los Garza, N. L. México seleccionados mediante un muestreo aleatorio y estratificado por género y grado escolar, con una edad entre 12 y 15 años (13,14 ± 0,87), de los cuales 216 son hombres y 200 mujeres, con un peso promedio de 53,63 ± 10,33 kg, una estatura de 1,59 ± 8,44 m y un IMC de 21 ± 3,03. Se utilizó el cuestionario Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ-8A), con 8 ítems y una escala de respuesta de 1 a 6 (donde 1 es nunca y 6 siempre), agrupados en puntos de corte sobre la procupación de la imagen corporal: < 19 ninguna, 19-25 leve, 26-33 moderada, > 33 marcada. El instrumento cuenta con buenas propiedades psicométricas. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó el programa estadístico SPSS v24 y LISREL. En general los estudiantes adolescentes mexicanos tienen una preocupación importante de su imagen corporal, especialmente en las mujeres y los que perciben una mala salud, y esta no es determinante de la práctica de actividades físico-deportivas. The aim of the study is to value body image, the practice of physical-sport activities, and the perception of the health in school age adolescents in middle school. A non-experimental, descriptive, comparative and correlational study design is presented. The subject population of the study is a sample of 416 middle school students from the city San Nicolas de los Garza, N. L. Mexico selected by random sampling and stratified by gender and grade level, with an age between 12 and 15 years (13,14 ± 0,87), of which 216 are male and 200 are female; with an average weight of 53,63 ± 10,33 kg, a height of 1,59 ± 8,44 m and a BMI of 21 ± 3,03. The questionnaire Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ-8A) was used, with 8 items and a response scale of 1 to 6 (where 1 is never and 6 is always), grouped in cut off points based on the concern of the body image: < 19 never, 19-25 slight, 26-33 moderate, >33 marked. The instrument has good psychometric properties. The statistical program SPSS v24 and LISREL were used for the analysis of the data. In general, Mexican adolescent students have an important concern for their body image, especially in women and those who perceive poor health, people who have a higher practice of physical-sports activities show a positive attitude towards their own body. O objetivo do estudo é avaliar a imagem corporal, a prática de atividades físico-desportivas e a percepção de saúde em alunos adolescentes do ensino médio. Apresenta-se um desenho de estudo não experimental, descritivo, comparativo e correlacional. A população alvo é uma amostra de 416 estudantes do ensino médio da cidade de San Nicolás de los Garza, N. L. México, selecionado por amostragem aleatória e estratificado por gênero e série escolar, com idade entre 12 e 15 anos (13,14 ± 0,87), dos quais 216 são homens e 200 mulheres, com peso médio de 53,63 ± 10,33 kg, altura de 1,59 ± 8,44 m e IMC de 21 ± 3,03. Foi utilizado o Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ-8A), com 8 itens e uma escala de resposta de 1 a 6 (onde 1 nunca é e 6 sempre), agrupados em pontos de corte na preocupação com a imagem corporal: < 19 nenhum, 19-25 leve, 26-33 moderado, > 33 marcado. O instrumento tem boas propriedades psicométricas. O programa estatístico SPSS v24 e LISREL foram utilizados para a análise dos dados. Em geral, os estudantes adolescentes mexicanos têm uma preocupação importante com a sua imagem corporal, especialmente nas mulheres e naqueles que percebem a falta de saúde, e isso não é determinante para a prática de atividades físico-desportivas.

Eating Disorders and the Media

2018 ◽  
pp. 208-227
Author(s):  
Marjorie Hogan ◽  
Victor C. Strasburger
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Body Ideal ◽  
Ideal Body Image ◽  
The Media ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Media Research ◽  
Body Self

Body self-image is a major concern for teenagers. Pressure to emulate the American body ideal—ultrathin for women, muscular for men—comes from a combination of forces, with teens constructing their ideal body image through messages from family, peers, and the media. But do the media cause eating disorders? As with many aspects of media research, the answer is complicated, and this article discusses ways media may influence body self-image and eating behavior. Given concerns that negative body self-image may contribute to disordered eating, media education presents an opportunity to counter harmful messages and images on large and small screens and in the print media.

STIGMA AND SELF-IMAGE IN PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH REPORT

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (34) ◽  
pp. 33-50
Author(s):  
Wioleta Jóźwiak ◽  
Anna Kwiatkowska
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Parental Roles ◽  
Social Stereotypes ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
The Social ◽  
People With Physical Disabilities

The purpose of the study was to examine how people with physical disabilities perceived themselves and whether their self-image contained social stereotypes of people with disabilities. The sample consisted of 16 respondents (13 women) with various physical disabilities of different severity. It was an exploratory study carried out within the qualitative paradigm (open questions, interviews). The semi-structured interview was based on questions related to self-esteem, body image, capabilities, breakthrough moments in life, perception by others, others’ reactions to disability and strategies used to cope with those reactions. Also, parts of the Social Perception Questionnaire (Jarymowicz, 1994) were used. The interviewees focused mainly on the positive aspects of self-perception and it could seem that their self-image did not contain stereotypes and that they did not experience discrimination from society. However, detailed analyses showed that disability stereotypes and personal experiences had an impact on some areas, such as body image and serving parental roles. In these areas, negative emotions, stereotyped views and behavioral changes were observed.

scholarly journals ESPELHO MEU: ANÁLISE EXPLORATÓRIA SOBRE A CONSTRUÇÃO DA AUTOIMAGEM CORPORALDE PRATICANTES DE MUSCULAÇÃO EM ACADEMIAS

polemica ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 073-092
Author(s):  
Thalisson Vieira dos Santos ◽  
Matheus Lima Schneider ◽  
Rafaella Cristina Campos ◽  
Giuliano Roberto Da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Data Base ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
The Self ◽  
Image Construction ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Figure Rating Scale ◽  
The Social ◽  
The City ◽  
Selection Of

Resumo: O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar quais são os fatores que determinam a construção da autoimagem de praticantes de musculação. A construção teórica deste trabalho é respaldada em uma busca de artigos científicos na base de indexação SCIELO, objetivando a seleção de outros trabalhos que contribuam para um debate teórico vinculado à temática de imagem corporal. Mesmo sendo um tema crescente em veículos de comunicação de grande circulação, nota-se que o interesse acadêmico na área ainda é insipiente em produções brasileiras, com foco na área da psicologia com intercessão à educação física, mas ainda assim voltado à uma noção patológica e diagnóstica e não considerando a autoimagem como um movimento em construção. A natureza deste estudo é exploratória, contendo 30 respondentes da cidade de Nepomuceno-MG, dos seguintes instrumentos: Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) e Figure Rating Scale (FRS). A análise de dados é quanti-qualitativa e a discussão dos dados realizada a partir de análise de conteúdo por grade fixa. Conclui-se que a construção da autoimagem depende das influências socioculturais sob a racionalização individual e que mais importante do que ter o corpo desejado é exibir medidas, mesmo que manipuladas, cabíveis a estas cobranças e influências.Isso mostra como a autoimagem é construída por meio e para o outro, e não meramente para nós mesmos.Palavras-chave: Autoimagem. Representação. Corpo.Abstract: The main goal of this article it is to analyze which are the factors that determent the construction of the self-image in body building practitioners. The theoretical construction of this paper is based on the research of scientifically articles on the SCIELO data base with inclusion/exclusion criterias detailed on this paper later on, objectifying the selection of other papers that approach and contribute with the discussion about self-image. However, even though this is an up growing theme showed, the data base consulted shows that there are few researchers interested on this subject and that makes this kind of theme incipient. There are few articles in Portuguese that considers the Brazilian reality about self-image construction and the focus areas are psychology and physical education, but still considering diagnostic and pathology approaches instead of considering self-image as a constructive movement. The nature of this study is exploratory containing thirty respondents collected in the city of Nepomuceno in Minas Gerais, of two instruments: Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) and Figure Rating Scale (FRS). The analysis of the collected data is both qualitative and quantitative approaches and was realized on bases of contained analysis by closed web. It´s conclude that the construction of the self-image depends on the social and culture influences under a subjective rationalization and that to show of the perfect measures for others is more important than to have the perfect body for yourself. This is the prof that self-imagem is constructed towards others more that to ourselves.Keywords: Self-Image. Representation. Body.

scholarly journals Body Image Dissatisfaction Among Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Children

2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 58-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen M. Skemp-Arlt ◽  
Keely S. Rees ◽  
Richard P. Mikat ◽  
Elizabeth E. Seebach
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Ideal Self ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Opposite Gender ◽  
Over Time

Body image dissatisfaction has become increasingly more prevalent among the preadolescent population over recent years. This study examines the level of body image dissatisfaction among 261 third, fourth, and fifth grade girls and boys. A pictorial scale was used to assess how the participants viewed their current body shape, their ideal body shape, and what they believed to be the ideal body shape of the opposite gender. Overall results indicated that 50.6% of the children surveyed were dissatisfied with their current body shape, 41.8% wanted to be thinner, while 8.8% wanted to be larger. Fifty percent of the girls were dissatisfied with their current body shape, with 45.1% wishing to be thinner. Boys showed similar trends, with 48.9% dissatisfied and 38.9% wishing to be thinner. A greater percentage of boys wanted to be larger than their current body shape (12.3%) compared to girls (4.9%). A significant difference was found between genders regarding the difference between scores of their current self and ideal self, where girls selected a smaller ideal body shape than the boys. An encouraging finding was that the level of body dissatisfaction decreased from third grade to fifth grade among both genders. Girls, however, still wished to be thinner over time. Boys, on the other hand, indicated a preference for a somewhat larger body shape over time. These results indicate that body image dissatisfaction exists prior to adolescence among this sample of children. Prevention strategies and education are encouraged among this age group.

scholarly journals A 3-year Longitudinal Study of Effects of Maternal Perception of Children's Ideal Body Image on Child Weight Change: The Children Obesity Study in China Mega-cities (P21-061-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liwang Gao ◽  
Lu Ma ◽  
Hong Xue ◽  
Jungwon Min ◽  
Huijun Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Longitudinal Analysis ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Maternal Perception ◽  
Child Weight ◽  
Children Obesity ◽  
Ideal Body Image ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Mega Cities

Abstract Objectives This study examined: 1) prevalence of overweight and obesity (ov/ob) in children and maternal perception of children's ideal body image in China, 2) associations between maternal perception of children's ideal body image and changes in children's body mass index (BMI) over 3 years. Methods The Children Obesity Study in China Mega-cities is a NIH-funded cohort study and includes Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Nanjing and Chengdu across China. Data have been collected from school children, their parents and school in 2015 to 2017 (3298 children). Maternal perception of ideal body image of children, child lifestyle behaviors were assessed using questionnaires; child weight and height were measured in schools. The longitudinal analysis included 1691 children (had >= two BMI measurements) aged 6–18 years. Results More boys than girls were overweight or obese (40.6% vs 25.1%). Parents reported very different preferred body shape for boys vs girls (based on sex-specific 8-silhouette body shapes: we grouped 1–4 as thin, 4–5 as normal, 6–8 as overweight). Parents were about 3 times more likely to select ‘overweight’ ones as ideal for boys than for girls (4.3% vs 1.5%). In longitudinal analysis, compared with boys whose parents selected ‘normal weight’ as ideal at baseline, boys whose parents selected ‘overweight’ as ideal were 4 times more likely to develop obesity: OR(95%CI) = 4.06 (2.18,9.03), and they increased their BMI (kg/m2) β (95%CI) = 2.48(1.60–3.36). Girls whose parents selected ‘thin’ as ideal their BMI decreased during the follow-up than girls whose parents selected ‘normal weight’ as ideal: β (95%CI) = −0.46(−0.80, −0.11). Conclusions Chinese parents preferred heavier body shape for boys and thinness for girls. This has contributed to the much higher overweight/obesity rates in boys than girls in China. Parents’ ideal body image regarding their children affects their children's weight change. Funding Sources The US National Institutes of Health (NIH U54HD070725). Supporting Tables, Images and/or Graphs

scholarly journals Aesthetic Conflict and Eating Behaviour in Adolescent Girls of an Urban Slum- A Community Based Mixed Method Design

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lopamudra Debasish ◽  
Kariarath Cheriath Premarajan ◽  
Vignesh Murugan
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
World Health ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
The Social ◽  
Mixed Method Design

Introduction: Body image is correlated to self-esteem and eating behaviour and is often skewed in adolescence. The social pressure to be thin and the stigma of obesity lead to unhealthy eating practices. Dieting could be a corollary to body dissatisfaction reflecting skewed perception. Aim: To study the perception of body image among the adolescent girls of our study area and to explore if it affected their eating behaviour. Materials and Methods: An explanatory mixed method design (Quantitative Descriptive - Qualitative) was conducted in a sample of 250 adolescent girls after obtaining ethical clearance. The adolescents’ ‘Self perceptions of body shape’ (compared with their actual body weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), World Health Organisation (WHO) Asian standards), their ‘perceptions of a healthy body shape’ and their practices were collected quantitatively. Qualitative exploration {Focus Group Discussions (FGD)} of their beliefs and practices pertaining to their perceptions of body image were summarised and the data was analysed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) (version 13.0) and N Vivo 8 (Demo version). Results: The ‘self-perception of body shape’ in adolescent girls was compared with their BMI. Of those who felt that they were normal, 57.3% were underweight (BMI ≤18.5) and among those who perceived their self-image as fat, about 29.4% were normal and even about 33.3% were underweight (kappa 0.116, p<0.001). About 7% of the adolescent girls did dieting for maintaining body shape. The respondent’s various perspectives of a fatty body shape were related to dietary factors and few beliefs predominant in their community. Those who were ‘very thin’ wanted to be ‘normal’ but never ‘fat’ at any cost (Qualitative). Additionally, those who perceived themselves as ‘thin’ did not diet. For those who were on diet, being ‘thin’ was considered healthy (91%) but for none (0%), being ‘fat’ was healthy. Conclusion: Body image dissatisfaction and negative self-perception is observed in adolescent girls and impacts their eating behaviour. They should be positively counselled and their food habits must be shaped with sustained motivation as these tend to persist till adulthood.

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