scholarly journals Relations between Different Dimensions of Self-Perception, Self-Esteem and Body Mass Index of Female Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 1338-1342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Bratovcic ◽  
Branimir Mikic ◽  
Zarko Kostovski ◽  
Amela Teskeredzic ◽  
Izudin Tanovic
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Different Dimensions

scholarly journals Body Dissatisfaction and Self-Esteem in Female Students Aged 9-15: the Effects of Age, Family Income, Body Mass Index Levels and Dance Practice

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilian A. Monteiro ◽  
Jefferson S. Novaes ◽  
Mara L. Santos ◽  
Helder M. Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Female Children ◽  
Good Internal Consistency

Abstract This study aimed to analyze the effects of age, family income, body mass index and dance practice on levels of body dissatisfaction and self-esteem in female students. The sample consisted of 283 female subjects attending a public school with a mean age of 11.51±1.60 years and a mean body mass index of 18.72 kg/m2 (SD=3.32). The instruments used were the Body Dissatisfaction Scale for Adolescents and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, both of which showed good internal consistency (0.77 and 0.81, respectively). The tests were applied (two-factor ANOVA) to compare the students practicing and those not practicing dance; the differences in the levels of body dissatisfaction (p=0.104) and self-esteem (p=0.09) were considered significant. The results demonstrated that age negatively correlated with body dissatisfaction (r=-0.19; p<0.01) and that higher body mass index levels were associated with greater body dissatisfaction (r=0.15, p=0.016) and lower levels of self-esteem (r=-0.17, p<0.01) only in non-practitioners. The practice of dance had a significant effect on levels of body dissatisfaction (F=4.79; p=0.030; η2=0.02), but there was no significant difference in self-esteem (F=1.88; p=0.172; η2=0.02). It can be concluded that female children and adolescents practicing dance have higher self-esteem, and are more satisfied with their body weight and their appearance. Moreover, results showed that self-esteem and body dissatisfaction were influenced by the body mass index levels only in the nonpractitioners group.

The Draw-A-Person Test and Body Image

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan E. Handelzalts ◽  
Yael Ben-Artzy-Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Diet Group ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Body Image Scale ◽  
Healthy Female

The Draw-A-Person (DAP) test has been the center of a long-lasting debate regarding its validity. This study investigated the DAP indices of height, width (size), and inclusion/omission of details and their relation to body image as measured by a self-report scale (Gray’s body image scale) and manifested by the diet behaviors and body mass index of 55 healthy female students. Although the drawings of the diet group were smaller, there was no significant relationship between figure size and diet behaviors. However, body image as measured by a self-report scale did result in significant differences between groups. Moreover, there was a significant correlation between the size of the figure drawn and body image as measured by a self-report scale (larger figures correlated with better body image). No significant results were found for the omission/inclusion indices of the DAP. These results are discussed in light of previous findings regarding the DAP.

The role of physical activity, body mass index and maturity status in body-related perceptions and self-esteem of adolescents

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 395-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Altıntaş ◽  
F. H. Aşçı ◽  
A. Kin-İşler ◽  
B. Güven-Karahan ◽  
S. Kelecek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Self Esteem

scholarly journals The Relationship between Body Mass Index and Depression among High School Girls in Ahvaz

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashraf Tashakori ◽  
Forough Riahi ◽  
Amin Mohammadpour
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Female Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Moderate Depression ◽  
Severity Of Depression ◽  
The Relationship

Objective. Today, obesity and depression are two major illnesses that are on the rise all over the world and threaten human health. This research was done to determine the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and depression among Ahvaz high school female students.Method. In a descriptive-analytical study using stratified random sampling, 400 female high school students in academic year of 2013-2014 were picked and their height and weight were measured. BMI was classified based on World Health Organization classification. To assess the severity of depression, Beck depression questionnaire was used. In order to analyze the data, descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation test were used.Results. In terms of BMI 9% of students were slim, 77% were at an acceptable level, and 14% were overweight. Also, the prevalence of depression was 86.20% major depression and 13.79% moderate depression for obese persons, 10.41% major depression and 70.83% moderate depression for overweight persons, 8.78% major depression and 12.97% moderate depression for normal weight persons, and 9% moderate depression for slim persons. The relationship between BMI and depression among high school students is positive and significant (P<0.001;  r=0.555).Conclusion. There is a positive and significant relationship between BMI and the severity of depression among Ahvaz high school female students.

scholarly journals Is remote and distance teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic related to the university professors’ weight gain, body mass index changes, hearing complaints, and self-perception of voice?

Revista CEFAC ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Lozza de Moraes Marchiori ◽  
Glória de Moraes Marchiori ◽  
Matheus Lindofer Rodrigues ◽  
Priscila Carlos ◽  
Nicoli Meurer Cordova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
University Professors ◽  
Index Changes ◽  
The University ◽  
Gain Body Mass

scholarly journals Anemia in relation to body mass index among female students of North Kerala: a pilot study

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 3607
Author(s):  
Veena Thamban ◽  
Kavana G. Venkatappa ◽  
Swarnalatha P. K. ◽  
Sparshadeep E. M.
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Female Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Nutrition And Health ◽  
Larger Sample

Background: Anemia among women causes many serious health problems and is pervasive in developing country. Many research studies have documented that malnutrition affects body growth and development, especially during the crucial period of adolescence. The association between anemia and body mass index (BMI) is a measure of nutrition and health status of adults. Aim was to study the association between anemia and BMI among female students.Methods: An observational study was conducted among first year medical and dental female students (n=109) aged 18-20years. Hemoglobin (Hb) levels (g/dL) by Sahli’s hemoglobinometer and BMI (kg/m2) were estimated. Anemia was defined as Hb content <12g/dL. Subjects were classified by BMI categories as underweight (BMI <18.5kg/m2), normal weight (BMI:18.5-24.99kg/m2), overweight (BMI ≥25kg/m2) and obesity (BMI ≥30kg/m2) according to WHO. Then the relation between anemia and BMI were statistically analyzed.Results: Overall, 48.62% female students were anemic. Of which 43.4% were underweight, 22.6% normal weight and 34.5% were above normal weight (over weight and obese). Mean value of hemoglobin was significantly decreased in underweight and overweight compared to normal weight (p<0.001). Anemia was significantly associated with BMI (χ2 =46.48, p=0.000).Conclusions: The study concludes the occurrence of anemia in both undernourished and over-nourished individuals which were significantly associated. Further studies are needed with larger sample size to document the factors that may be associated with anemia in females.

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