scholarly journals Dancers’ Body: The Examination of Health, Body Satisfaction, Body Attitudes, Eating Attitudes, and Self-Esteem among Dancers

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-54
Author(s):  
Beáta Szászi ◽  
Pál Szabó
Keyword(s):  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Health State ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Figure Drawing

Objective: to conduct research on health state, body satisfaction, eating disorders (EDs), body investments, and self-esteem among adult dancers. Methods: General Health Questionnaire, WHO Well-Being Index, Body Satisfaction Scale, Human Figure Drawing Test, Body Investment Scale, Eating Attitudes Test, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Results: 45.8% of female and 21.2% of male dancers have significant symptoms/ diseases. 7.4% of females are underweight, besides 5.9% of females and 15.6% of males are overweight. 11.6% of females are at risk for EDs. Ballroom dancers are the most dissatisfied with their body and weight, and they are the most symptomatic concerning EDs. Modern dancers are the most protected regarding body-related extremes. Female dancers under 20 have stricter body evaluation, less body protection, more bulimic symptoms, and less self-esteem. Conclusions: An intervention programme should be implemented in dance education that provides both theoretical and practical knowledge with the participation of experts in the field of health, education, and child care as well. This may help dancers to improve health, endurance, body image, and self-esteem. The prevention of EDs must be a priority in this initiative.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF ACNE VULGARIS ON PSYCHOSOCIAL STATUS

2020 ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Severe Group

Background: Most previous research has focused on acne vulgaris characteristics and their association with psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression. Objective: In the present study, we aimed to show whether acne characteristics are associated with several aspects of psychological well-being namely self-esteem, body satisfaction, anxiety-depression and dermatological life quality. Methods: This was a study of 200 patient with acne and190 healthy controls that was carried out in Antalya, Turkey. Main outcome measures were the Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale, Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI), hospital anxiety and depression scale (HAD) and dermatological life quality index (DLQI). Also we recorded global acne grading score (GAGS) of acne patients. Results: The findings of statistical analysis indicated that patients with acne had lower levels of self-esteem, high depression and HAD score compared with healthy controls (respectively p=0.01, p˂0.01, p=0.01). Also the DLQI scores of severe and very severe group had higher than mild and moderate group (p= 0.013) Conclusion: The emotional well-being of the patients presenting with the acne needs to be recognized more fully, particularly in relation to the low self-esteem, high depression score. The psychosocial impact of acne vulgaris should be valued in the management of patients with this condition. The results of this study raise implications for clinical practice and suggest that a multidisciplinary approach to the management of patient with acne.

scholarly journals Perfectionism, Body Satisfaction and Dieting in Athletes: The Role of Gender and Sport Type

Sports ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarina Prnjak ◽  
Ivan Jukic ◽  
James J. Tufano
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Body Change ◽  
Sport Type ◽  
Eat 26

Athletes are often at a greater risk for disordered eating development due to their perfectionistic tendencies, as well as physical performance- and appearance-related demands of various sports in which they compete. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the possibility of independent contributions of perfectionism and body satisfaction on dieting behaviour among male and female athletes. Two-hundred-eighty (192 male; 88 female) athletes provided their answers on the Eating Attitudes Test 26 (EAT-26), Positive and Negative Perfectionism Scale (PANPS) and modified Body Image Satisfaction Scale from Body Image and Body Change Inventory. No gender or sport type differences were observed in dieting behaviour and body satisfaction was the only significant predictor of dieting for female athletes. Mediation analysis demonstrated that body satisfaction is a mediator between both adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism and dieting. These findings emphasize the important role that body satisfaction has in disordered eating development in female athletes.

scholarly journals Influence of Body Image in Women Undergoing Treatment for Breast Cancer

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (04) ◽  
pp. 175-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Prates ◽  
Ruffo Freitas-Junior ◽  
Mariana Prates ◽  
Márcia Veloso ◽  
Norami Barros
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Breast Conserving Therapy ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Self ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Satisfaction Scale

Objective The objective of this study was to investigate the self-esteem of women with and without breast cancer regarding their body image. Methods A quantitative, case-control study in which 90 women with breast cancer were evaluated in the case group, and 77 women without breast cancer in the control group. For data collection, the body satisfaction scale (BSS), a scale adapted and validated in Brazil, and the Rosenberg self-esteem questionnaire were used. For the statistical analysis of the data, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software (IBM-SPSS, Chicago, Il, US), version 16.0 was used. Results Compared with the women without breast cancer, those with breast cancer were more dissatisfied with body image related to appearance. Women undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy were more dissatisfied with their appearance compared with those with cancer who were not undergoing this treatment. Mastectomy also accounted for more dissatisfaction concerning appearance among women who underwent the procedure compared with the women who were submitted to breast-conserving therapy. Conclusion Women with breast cancer were more dissatisfied with their body image compared with those without breast cancer, particularly following mastectomy or during chemotherapy. The self-esteem was found to be negatively affected in patients who were dissatisfied with their body image.

scholarly journals Low Self-esteem and its Relation with Psychological Distress among Dental Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Sabri Radeef ◽  
Ghasak Ghazi Faisal
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Self ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Strong Negative Correlation

Since self-esteem has been recognized to predict health and psychological well-being, it is crucial to assess the self-esteem and its relation with psychological distress. Methodology: This study was conducted among 257 dental students. The psychological distress was assessed using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) while self-esteem was assessed using the adult form of the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory. Results: Female students had significantly lower self-esteem compared to male students (51.4 and 59.1 respectively). There is a strong negative correlation between psychological distress and self-esteem (r= -0.5, p<0.00). Students with psychological distress had significantly lower mean self-esteem score compared to those who are not distressed (43.07 and 60.03 respectively). Conclusion: Low self-esteem is higher among female students and self-esteem is negatively correlated to psychological distress among undergraduate students.

scholarly journals Tinder Users: Sociodemographic, Psychological, and Psychosexual Characteristics

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 8047
Author(s):  
Juan Ramón Barrada ◽  
Ángel Castro
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
University Students ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Dating Apps ◽  
Partner Satisfaction ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Negative Connotation

Tinder is the most popular and most used dating app in the world today. Due to the recent popularization of the phenomenon of dating apps, there are still some gaps in the literature. Therefore, this study had a threefold objective: (1) to determine the prevalence and characteristics of Tinder users and Tinder use among young university students; (2) to know why these young people use Tinder; and (3) to analyze the relationship between Tinder use and different psychosocial correlates (positive and negative affect, body satisfaction, sociosexuality, and attitudes towards consensual nonmonogamy) and psychosexual well-being (self-esteem as a sexual partner, satisfaction with sex life, and preoccupation with sex). Participants were 1261 Spanish university students (77.4% women, 77.5% heterosexuals) between ages 18 and 26 (M = 20.59, SD = 2.04) who completed a battery of online questionnaires. A prevalence of Tinder use of about 15% was found. The motives for use most frequently reported by the participants were those of curiosity, passing time/entertainment, and sexual orientation. Besides, Tinder users showed greater sociosexuality than nonusers, as well as increased dissatisfaction with their sex life and sexual preoccupation, and more positive attitudes towards consensual nonmonogamy. Importantly, no or very small differences were found in the general emotional well-being-related variables. Tinder seems like just another tool used by young people for their romantic and/or sexual interactions, without any negative connotation.

scholarly journals Protective Effect of Biculturalism for Health Amongst Minority Youth: The Case of Pacific Islander Migrant Youths in Hawai’i

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 1003-1022
Author(s):  
Hye-ryeon Lee ◽  
Hye Eun Lee ◽  
Kevin Cassel ◽  
Megan Inada Hagiwara ◽  
Lilnabeth P Somera
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
General Health ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Pacific Islander ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
General Health Perception ◽  
Eating Attitude

Abstract This study investigates the mechanisms by which biculturalism impacts various health outcomes amongst youth migrants to Hawai’i who are from the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands jurisdictions. Using purposive sampling, 284 males and females (twelve to nineteen years old) of Pacific Islander ethnicities in Hawai’i completed a survey. Results from path analysis showed that biculturalism significantly and positively affected self-esteem that, in turn, improved eating attitude, body satisfaction and perceived well-being. Further, eating attitude increased healthy eating behaviour and body satisfaction that, in turn, positively affected general health perception and body satisfaction. Positive smoking attitudes increased smoking activities, which negatively affect general health perception. The study demonstrated that self-esteem impacted overall health through its influence on enhancing positive perceptions about the importance of healthy eating, body satisfaction and well-being. Biculturalism indirectly led to increased self-esteem, which in turn directly influenced attitudes about healthy eating, body satisfaction and perceived well-being. Our study provides strong evidence that addressing the problem of health disparities for minority populations in the USA has to start with reaffirming the value of diversity and multiculturalism and embracing an individual’s historic cultural identity. Specific implications for funding agencies and researchers of minority health programs are discussed.

scholarly journals Association between psychosocial distress, sexual disorders, self-esteem and quality of life with male androgenetic alopecia: a population-based study with men at age 46

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. e049855
Author(s):  
Suvi-Päivikki Sinikumpu ◽  
Jari Jokelainen ◽  
Juha Auvinen ◽  
Markku Timonen ◽  
Laura Huilaja
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Sexual Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Symptoms ◽  
Male Subjects

ObjectivesTo study the association between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and its severity with psychosocial well-being in male subjects aged 46 years at the population level.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingThe Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (NFBC1966).ParticipantsData were available for 892 male subjects aged 46 years.InterventionsStudy subjects underwent comprehensive health examinations including a skin evaluation by dermatologists and determination of AGA according to the Norwood classification. They also filled in a questionnaire battery that included previously validated questionnaires: the Hopkins Symptom Checklist-25, the Beck Depression Inventory–II; the Generalised Anxiety Disorder Screener; a 15-dimensional measure of health-related quality of life; a 12-Item General Health Questionnaire. The battery also included questions about self-esteem and sexual health.Main outcome measurementsThe presence of AGA and its severity, psychosocial well-being.ResultsAGA was found in 68.5% of subjects, 27.8% of the cases were severe, 33.2% moderate and 39.0% mild. There was no significant association between the presence of AGA or its severity with depression, anxiety, quality of life, self-esteem or sexual symptoms. Those with severe AGA reported lower sexual activity when compared with those without AGA; however, the difference was not statistically significant.ConclusionsMiddle-aged men with AGA did not differ from men without AGA in terms of psychosocial well-being.

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