scholarly journals The lack of an association between Body Image Satisfaction and Self-Esteem in high school students in Eastern Croatia: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zvonimir Bosnic ◽  
Maja Miletic ◽  
Nikola Volaric ◽  
Dubravka Holik ◽  
Mile Volaric ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Physical Appearance ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Grammar School ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction

Abstract Introduction: The research objectives are to examine the degree of satisfaction of students in two high schools in Eastern Croatia, regarding their physical appearance and self-esteem based on their gender and type of school - Grammar school or Vocational school. Furthermore, it aims to determine the correlation between degree of satisfaction regarding physical appearance and self-esteem and examines the differences in socio-economic status among the students of the two schools.Methods: The study is designed as a cross-sectional research performed in the Secondary Health and Veterinary School and Grammar School in Vinkovci. The study includes 278 participants. The data were collected in three ways. First, by using a survey on socio-economic status of the participants. Second, a modified test consisting of fourteen questions was used to examine the level of body image satisfaction. Third, a test consisting of ten questions was used to examine the level of self-esteem.Results: Median age of participants is 18 years. The research established a linear correlation between the body image satisfaction and gender of the students in both schools. An association between level of body image satisfaction and self-esteem was not established.Conclusion: To conclude with, adolescents in this region of Croatia are not overly concerned about their physical appearance despite relatively decreased self-esteem. A lack of association between reduced self-esteem and self-assessment of appearance may also be a consequence of later sexual maturation and tradional development which promote the traditional values of family, youth life and marriage

scholarly journals The Lack of an Association between Body Image Satisfaction and Self-Esteem in High School Students in Eastern Croatia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zvonimir Bosnic ◽  
Maja Miletic ◽  
Nikola Volaric ◽  
Dubravka Holik ◽  
Mile Volaric ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Physical Appearance ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Grammar School ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction

Abstract Introduction: The research objectives are to examine the degree of satisfaction of students in two high schools in Eastern Croatia, regarding their physical appearance and self-esteem based on their gender and type of school - Grammar school or Vocational school. Furthermore, it aims to determine the correlation between degree of satisfaction regarding physical appearance and self-esteem and examines the differences in socio-economic status among the students of the two schools.Methods: The study is designed as a cross-sectional research performed in the Secondary Health and Veterinary School and Grammar School in Vinkovci. The study includes 278 participants. The data were collected in three ways. First, by using a survey on socio-economic status of the participants. Second, a modified test consisting of fourteen questions was used to examine the level of body image satisfaction. Third, a test consisting of ten questions was used to examine the level of self-esteem. Results: Median age of participants is 18 years. The research established a linear correlation between the body image satisfaction and gender of the students in both schools. An association between level of body image satisfaction and self-esteem was not established. Conclusion: To conclude with, adolescents in this region of Croatia are not overly concerned about their physical appearance despite relatively decreased self-esteem. A lack of association between reduced self-esteem and self-assessment of appearance may also be a consequence of later sexual maturation and tradional development which promote the traditional values of family, youth life and marriage

scholarly journals Self-Attitude and Body Image Satisfaction in Women with Alopecia at Different Stages of Chemotherapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-195
Author(s):  
A.G. Faustova ◽  
I.S. Vinogradova
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Self ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Projective Technique ◽  
Human Figure Drawing ◽  
Human Figure ◽  
Figure Drawing ◽  
Experimental Group

Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures used in various oncological diseases are often accompanied by the unwanted and uncontrolled appearance defects. The presence of an acquired visible difference is a significant source of stress, which is often ignored. The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between self-attitude and body image satisfaction in women with alopecia undergoing chemotherapy for cancer of the reproductive system. The study involved 20 women (mean age 52,15 years) without alopecia who start a course of chemotherapy treatment, and 20 women (mean age 51,55 years) with alopecia provoked by 10-40 courses of chemotherapy. An empirical study was conducted at the Ryazan Regional Clinical Oncology Center. Respondents were asked to fill out the Scale for assessing the level of satisfaction with the own body (O.A. Skugarevsky), the Self-Attitude Questionnaire (S.R. Pantileev), and to perform the projective technique “Human Figure Drawing” (K. Machover, F. Goodenough). Based on the obtained empirical data, specific regression models were revealed for each sample, demonstrating the dependence of self-attitude on the self-assessment of various components of the body image. In the experimental group of patients without alopecia, an adaptive level of self-acceptance is underlied by the high self-esteem of the external appearance of the chest (p=0,028), ears (p=0,039), and hair (p=0,017). Self-attachment among respondents in this group is determined by self-esteem of the abdomen (p=0,037). In the experimental group of patients with alopecia, other components of self-attitude were the most significant. The level of self-accusation is determined by the self-esteem of the pelvic region (p=0,048), ears (p=0,043), and hair (p=0,047). The reflected Self-attitude is determined to self-esteem of the chest (p=0,029), back (p=0,032), and arms (p=0,027). The patterns revealed in each sample are confirmed by the results of the projective technique “Human Figure Drawing”. Women with cancer of the reproductive organs, both before and after chemotherapy, mainly pay attention to those components of the body image that are associated with femininity and physical attractiveness, as well as those that undergo severe changes in the process of radical treatment.

scholarly journals #BodyProudMums: Promoting Body Positivity through Brand Storytelling on Social Media

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 319-341
Author(s):  
Ruvira Arindita
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Body Acceptance

Previous researches showed that there is relation between body image satisfaction and depression in perinatal period. Given this fact, it is important to educate and find ways to enhance mothers’ postpartum self-esteem and body satisfaction. For the last decade body image literature has risen and brought to new discussion about body positivity. This research focuses on women’s body positivity campaign presented by Mothercare called #BodyProudMums. The objective of this research is to identify the storytelling elements used to promote women’s body positivity campaign and whether the issue creates good brand story for Mothercare. The concepts used are body positivity, postpartum, brand storytelling, and social media with qualitative content analysis as research method. The unit of analysis are ten posts of #BodyProudMums campaign on @mothercareuk, while the samples are three randomly chosen posts. This research notes that the body positivity messages of body appreciation, body acceptance, and love, as well as broad conceptualization of beauty are carried out by the elements of storytelling namely: basic plots (the quest), archetype (the change master) with the following story objectives: communicating who they are, fostering collaboration, transmitting values and sparking action. There are only three out of four elements of good brand story present on the campaign. However, the absence of humor element is justified because of the nature of the postpartum story in which it shares mothers’ hardship and how they finally cope with it. Therefore, it can be said that the issue of mothers’ body positivity creates good brand story for Mothercare. Key words: positive body image, postpartum, brand storytelling, social media

scholarly journals A study on relationship between body-image and self-esteem among medical undergraduate students

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 636
Author(s):  
Amrit Virk ◽  
Parmal Singh
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Ideal Body

Background: Body image refers to how individuals think, feel and behave in relation to their body and appearance. During adolescence self-perception about their appearance is important to the development of self-esteem and is also understood to be an important predictor of self-worth. Research has shown that inappropriate perception of the body image and dissatisfaction can lead to physical and psychic problems in the youth. In today's society, with the growing sense of ideal body image, adolescents and young adults try to lose or gain body weight to attain perfect body. The objective of the study is to find out the proportion of students dissatisfied with their body image, and the association of various determinants with body image dissatisfaction and self-esteem.  Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among 125 first year medical students located in rural Haryana. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on various determinants associated with body image dissatisfaction and self-esteem.Results: Body image dissatisfaction was present among 16.8% of the students. Low self-esteem was observed among 21.6% of the students. Low body mass index (<18.5) was found to be significantly associated with body image dissatisfaction. A moderately positive correlation (r=0.384, p<0.001) was observed between self-esteem and body image satisfaction.Conclusions: Study findings support the fact that body image dissatisfaction has its impact on self-esteem among college-going youth. It is imperative that effective interventions be planned to educate the youth on ideal body weight and protect this young generation from pressures and consequences of negative body image.

Is health behavior among university students determined by actual body shape or by body image? A European study

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Maria Piedade Brandão ◽  
Annettte Quinto Romani ◽  
Frantitsek Sudzina ◽  
Inger Glavind Bo ◽  
Bent Egberg Mikkelsen
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Risk Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Image Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
European Universities ◽  
The Future

BACKGROUND: Appropriate body image self-perceptions provide a good help to increase the feeling of personal well-being, thus having an important impact on health. Universities, having an important role in shaping of the future workers, represent an important setting to approach health issues. OBJECTIVE: This study determined to what extent different types of students in higher education (four categories of students were created: “self-secure”, “perfect”, “destructive” and “apologetic”) are likely to adopt different health risk behaviors. METHODS: A cross-sectional study in a sample of students from five European Universities in the 2016/2017 academic year was conducted. Based on the combination of body image perception and body mass index, four types of students were identified: “self-secure” (overweight students with a good self-esteem); “perfect” (underweight students with a good self-esteem); “destructive” (overweight students with a poor self-esteem); “apologetic” (underweight students with a poor self-esteem). RESULTS: The study reveals that the defined types of students differed in terms of risk behavior. When the control was included, the “self-secure” student type had a reduced likelihood of being on a diet (22.3%) and physically active (17.8%) than other students (p <  0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The results of this paper raise concerns about the future because the body dissatisfaction of the college student could be a big impact in long term whether at collective, personally or even professionally.

scholarly journals Association of monthly allowance with body-mass index and body image perception among students

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
Nor Syifa Mohd Ali ◽  
Nor Azwani MohdShukri ◽  
Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan Khattak
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Image Perception ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Body Image Perception

Introduction: It is well documented fact that there are differences in the actual and perceived body image among both sexes. This study was aimed to assess the association of monthly allowance with body-mass index (BMI), and body image perception among university students. Methods: The design of this study was a cross sectional design A total of 152 students were registered from the International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan Campus.A questionnaire administered comprised of three sections i.e. socio-demographic, anthropometric and body image perception data using Figure Rating Scale (FRS) & Shape Questionnaire (BSQ). The collected data on the three aspects were compiled and statistically analyzed using descriptive analysis and Pearson correlation analysis. Results: The statistical analysis revealed that there was no association between the student students’ allowance and body image perception, however, still using considerable amount of their allowances for looking good. The FRS assessment shows that the respondents perceived degree of self-discrepancy between current and ideal body image. The body image perception assessed with BSQ showed the respondents are least concern about body shape. However, there was significant P<0.05) association between body-mass index (BMI) and body image perception assessed with FRS and BSQ. Conclusions: This study indicates that there is a general trend among the students that when their BMI increases consequently their body image satisfaction decreases. Therefore, it can be inferred that the students spend considerable amount of their stipend on looking good and due to the miss-perception of body image satisfaction.

scholarly journals The Relation between body image satisfaction, self-esteem and the academic behavior among the first and fourth year students in the faculty of nursing Tanta University

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Zebeda Abd Elgawad Elsherif ◽  
Ayat Saif Elyzal Abdelraof
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
First Year ◽  
Academic Behavior ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Positive Correlation

Background: Body image is interrelated to a person’s self-esteem. Misperception about one’s body can be the cause of disturbed self-esteem, and this result in low academic achievement. The objective of this study is to explore the relation between body image satisfaction, self-esteem and the academic behavior among the first and fourth year students in faculty of nursing.Methods: A comparative description design was utilized for this study. Three tools used for this study: Tool 1, Part 1: Sociodemographic and general characteristics of studied nursing students, Part 2: The Body Shape Questionnaire modified version 14 (BSQ) scale. Tool 2: The Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (RSE). Tool 3: the Measurement of Academic Behavior.Results: The results of this study showed that there was a significant negative correlation between body image dissatisfaction and self-esteem in the first year students as r = 0.167 and p = .018, also in the fourth year students as r = 0.285 and p ≤ .001. There was a significant positive correlation between self-esteem and academic behavior in the first year students as r = -0.253 and p ≤ .001. While in the fourth year students there was a significant positive correlation between their self-esteem and their academic behavior at r = 0.235 and p ≤ .001.Conclusions: The results concluded that the students had a large percent of dissatisfaction with their body image and low self-esteem level, also they had low level of academic behavior. This study recommended that future research need positive psychiatric management which relates cognitive framing with applied behavior to elevate body image satisfaction and self-esteem and also to elevate physical activity.

scholarly journals The Body Image Of Physically Active And Inactive Women

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-78
Author(s):  
Monika Guszkowska
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Physical Appearance ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Physically Inactive

Abstract Introduction. The aim of the study was to compare the image of the body, the level of its acceptance and satisfaction with it, as well as anxiety about one’s physical appearance and overall self-esteem in a group of adult women who did fitness exercise and those who were physically inactive. Material and methods. The study involved 464 women aged 18 to 35 years (M=25.49; SD=5.24), including 277 women who exercised regularly in fitness clubs in Warsaw and 187 women who did not engage in regular physical activity. The following instruments were adapted and used for the purposes of the study: the Figure Rating Scale, the Body Satisfaction Scale, the Self-Esteem Scale, the Social Physique Anxiety Scale, and a questionnaire designed by the authors. Student’s t-test was used to determine the differences between the two groups. Results. There were no statistically significant differences between the groups in terms of actual and ideal body parameters; however, the discrepancies between actual and ideal height and BMI were greater in women who were not physically active. The women who did fitness exercise were less dissatisfied with their overall and facial appearance, and they had higher self-esteem and lower anxiety about their physical appearance that those who were inactive. No significant intergroup differences were found for the subjects’ ideal and actual figures or for those preferred by women and preferred by men, nor for the discrepancies between these figures. Conclusions. Differences in the body image of adult women who did fitness exercise and those who were physically inactive were revealed for the emotional aspects of body image, but not for the cognitive ones. The differences found in the study are likely to be due to the selection of subjects and they do not provide sufficient evidence to prove that exercise has a positive impact on body image.

scholarly journals BODY IMAGE AVOIDANCE QUESTIONNAIRE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS: A STUDY OF A GROUP OF MOROCCAN ADOLESCENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (11) ◽  
pp. 129-138
Author(s):  
Raja ZAKARIA ◽  
Hakima AMOR ◽  
Abdellatif BAALI ◽  
Noureddine ELKHOUDRI
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Physical Appearance ◽  
The Body ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Body Image Avoidance

Objectives. The aim of this study is to assess physical appearance behavior avoidance among a group of Moroccan adolescents and to identify the associated factors. Material and methods. The data were gathered from a cross-sectional study conducted on 487 adolescents (223 boys and 264 girls), with the average age of 14.6 years. Gender, age, body mass index (BMI), and satisfaction of their body weight and height were considered in this study. Body satisfaction was evaluated by two questions: "Are you satisfied with your body weight?" and "are you satisfied with your body height?". The Body Image Avoidance Questionnaire (BIAQ) test was used to assess the adopted behaviors. Results. The average score on the BIAQ test was 24.4. According to the different factors of the BIAQ test, the factors "clothing", "grooming and weighing", and "eating restraint", were more noticed among adolescents. The results showed that behavioral avoidance was associated with gender, age, BMI, and body dissatisfaction. It was females, the youngest group of adolescents, overweight, and those dissatisfied with their body weight or height who had the highest scores. This reflects the fact that adolescents resort to physical appearance behavior avoidance or control including practices such as dressing, grooming, and weighing. Conclusions. It is recommended by health professionals to enhance awareness among adolescents about the risks of adopting such behaviors on their physical and mental health, to correct the narrow and unrealistic standards of physical appearance, and to encourage healthy behaviors. Keywords: body image, behavior avoidance, adolescents, Marrakesh, Morocco.

scholarly journals Satisfação da equipe de enfermagem com a imagem corporal

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jéssica Pereira Trentino ◽  
Ana Carolina Cavalheiro ◽  
Adriana Pereira da Silva Grilo ◽  
André Oliveira Paggiaro ◽  
Ana Cláudia Puggina
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
The Body ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Characteristics ◽  
Care Nursing

Objetiva-se identifi car a satisfação dos profi ssionais da equipe de enfermagem com a imagem corporal, e avaliarse as características pessoais, profi ssionais e a necessidade do uso de adornos durante a jornada de trabalhointerferem na satisfação com a imagem corporal. Estudo transversal quantitativo realizado com enfermeiros,técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem por meio da Escala de Avaliação da Satisfação com a Imagem Corporal. Aamostra foi de 182 profi ssionais, sendo 92,3% (n=168) mulheres, a idade média foi 32,74 anos (±8,3). O escoremédio total foi de 83,8 (±14,1). Houve diferenças estatisticamente signifi cativas na comparação dos escores nasubescala “Preocupação com o Peso” com as variáveis sexo (p=0,03) e estado civil (p=0,02). Concluí-se que a equipede enfermagem referiu estar, em geral, moderadamente satisfeita com a imagem corporal. A preocupação com opeso foi maior nos indivíduos solteiros e do sexo masculino.Palavras-chave: Imagem Corporal; Autoimagem; Cuidados de Enfermagem; Enfermagem. AbsTRAcTThe aim is to identify the satisfaction of the nursing staff professionals with their body image and to assesswhether the personal, professional characteristics and need to use adornments during working hours interferewith satisfaction with body image. A cross-sectional quantitative study carried out with nurses, technicians andnursing assistants using the Body Image Satisfaction Scale. The study was composed of 182 professionals, 92.3%(n=168) female, with an average age of 32.74 years (±8.3). The average total score was 83.8 (±14.1). There werestatistically signifi cant differences when comparing the scores on the subscale “Worry with Weight” with thegender (p=0.03) and marital status (p=0.02). It concludes that nursing staff reported being moderately satisfi edwith their body image in general. The worry with weight was higher between the singles and males.Keywords: Body Image; Self Concept; Nursing Care; Nursing.

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