Body image and its relation with body mass index among Indian adolescents

Deshmukh, Vaishali R; Kulkarni, Aditi A

doi:10.1007/s13312-017-1205-0

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“…Previous studies on abnormal body image perception have also mostly concluded that it is seen more in females. [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] However, Boutahar K did not find any gender difference in body image perception in Moroccan university students. 18 But an interesting finding to note in the present study was that males more than females had an abnormal eating attitude and felt the media pressure to attain an ideal body, the latter being statistically significant (p=0.039).…”

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Body image perception, eating attitude and influence of media among undergraduate students of medical college in Delhi: a cross sectional study

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Background: Body image perception is being shaped by unrealistic ideals portrayed in the media. Body dissatisfaction is one of the most consistent and robust risk factors for eating disorders, low self-esteem, depression, and obesity. Therefore, the objective of the current study is to ascertain the body image perception, abnormal eating attitudes and the role of media among undergraduate students of a medical college in Delhi, India.Methods: Cross-sectional study on 370 undergraduate medical students of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India selected using stratified random sampling. India. Students completed a self-administered questionnaire which consist of demographic information, perceived body image, Eating Attitudes test (EAT-26) to assess eating attitudes, Socio Cultural Attitude Towards Appearance Questionnaire 3(SATAQ-3) scale for the role of media on body image perception. Data was analyzed using SPSS v21.Results: A total of 370 students (57.6% males and 42.4% females) aged 17-30 years, mean age of 20.30 years±2.02(SD). Abnormal body image perception was seen in 35.4%, 21.1% had abnormal eating attitude (EAT-26≥20), 36.5%, 40.5% agreed to be influenced by models and athletic figures in media respectively, 42.2% accepted that media was their source of information regarding standards of attractiveness, 27.6% felt pressured to be attractive according to SATAQ-3. Males more than females had disordered eating attitudes and felt media pressure to achieve an ideal body image. Significant association was observed between age and perceived body image (p=0.033), gender and EAT-26 score (p=0.039), EAT 26 and perceived body image (p=0.006), general internalization of media and perceived body image (p=0.003), internalization-general, internalization-athlete, media as source of information and EAT-26 score (<0.001, 0.001, 0.003 respectively).Conclusions: The media should take more responsibility to not represent unrealistic ideals of body image concerning both males and females. Educational and preventive efforts at institutional levels should be made to promote a healthy body image and eating behaviours.

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Body image perception, eating attitude and influence of media among undergraduate students of medical college in Delhi: a cross sectional study

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“…It is therefore important to study this pattern in the Omani context and investigate if this shift in body image perception is a new persistent trend. Assessment of PBI and its relation with self-esteem levels have been conducted among the non-Hispanic white, Hispanics, and Asians [ 22 , 23 ], yet little is known about Omani adolescents' perception of PBI. Therefore, this study addresses gaps in the literature for PBI among Omani adolescents.…”

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The Relationship between Body Appreciation and Self-Esteem and Associated Factors among Omani University Students: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

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Background. Given the rapid pace of globalization and the fact that the Sultanate of Oman is experiencing a significant impact of social media on specifying appearance norms among youth in the country, research into positive body images and self-esteem among young individuals has become a national priority. Whilst body image has been well studied across cultures, both positive body image and the relationship between positive body image and self-esteem among Omani youth have been neglected. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between positive body image and self-esteem and associated sociodemographic factors among Omani university students based on gender. Methods. This cross-sectional study used an online survey consisting of the two questionnaires that are Body Appreciation Scale-2 and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale. A total of 237 students were recruited from Sultan Qaboos University’s different colleges. Results. The results indicated that positive body image has a significant relationship with an individual’s self-esteem (β = 0.122, t = 2.197, p = 0.038 ), Cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) (β = 0.140, t = 2.306, p = 0.022 ), body mass index (BMI) (β = −0.414, t = −6.930, p < 0.001 ), monthly household income (β = −0.129, t = 2.467, p = 0.029 ), and the number of social media accounts (≥2, β = −0.132, t = −2.232, p = 0.027 ). In addition, an individual’s self-esteem was significantly associated with an individual’s cGPA (β = 0.231, t = 3.592, p < 0.001 ) and mothers’ educational level (β = −0.130, t = −2.065, p = 0.040 ) besides body appreciation (β = 0.160, t = 2.491, p = 0.013 ). Conclusions. The findings of this study shed light on the current status of positive body image among university students of Oman. In light of the new knowledge, we propose health interventions that include strategies such as involvement of family, to maintain and/or promote positive body image perceptions among young individuals and subsequently promote healthy appreciation of the physical appearance and self-esteem.

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“…Similar Indian studies have shown a misperception of body image as compared to their body mass index and weight status. (16) There was a significant difference observed between dissatisfaction related to looks and appearance among the girls and boys. The study revealed that girls were more dissatisfied compared to boys about the way they looked and also the majority of girls wanted to change their body shape.…”

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Understanding body image perception and body image discontentment in early adolescence

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Gavaravarapu

2020

Indian J Community Health

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Background: The mounting trends of beauty perceptions have contributed to distorted body image among adolescents. This demands understanding about current pointers of body image satisfaction to prevent eating disorders associated with mismanagement of weight in adolescents. Aim & Objective: The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to apprehend body image perception and dissatisfaction among adolescents (12-14years) across the genders and associate it with their actual BMI along with identifying the factors influencing body image perception. Settings and Design: A structured questionnaire was developed and administered on randomly selected 112 adolescents (68% boys & 34% girls, 12-14 years), mean age=12.8 ±0.45 from urban coeducational school of western India. Anthropometric measurements were taken with standardized tools and BMI z-scores were calculated. The actual and perceived weight was compared using paired t-test and descriptive statistics. Association between body image indicators, gender, and BMI were assessed using Chi-square test and One-way ANOVA. Factor analysis was done by Principal component analysis. Results: There was a significant difference in the perceived (M=2.31, SD=0.93) and actual BMI (M=1.96, SD=0.69), p=0.002. A significant association between gender and the influence of media idols, discrimination due to physical appearance and BMI was observed (p≤.0.005). Self-perception and judgements of others, behaviors related with self-fixation, social influence and inappropriate dietary practices and comparison with models and actors were the emerging factors identified. Conclusion: The body image perception was distorted among adolescents of both sexes, with higher body image discontent shown by girls. The perceived body image, when compared with their BMI was found to be incongruent across sexes.

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Body image and its relation with body mass index among Indian adolescents

Cited by 24 publications

References 13 publications

Body image perception, eating attitude and influence of media among undergraduate students of medical college in Delhi: a cross sectional study

Body image perception, eating attitude and influence of media among undergraduate students of medical college in Delhi: a cross sectional study

The Relationship between Body Appreciation and Self-Esteem and Associated Factors among Omani University Students: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

Understanding body image perception and body image discontentment in early adolescence

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