Body Image

Gender Differences in Body Image Perception among Northern Malaysian Tertiary Students

“…Body shape concern, body weight perception and body shape perception are important components of body image. Positive body image or healthy body image is marked by realistic perception and acceptance toward the individual's size and shape [3,4]. In contrast, negative body image or unhealthy body image comprised of shame, embarrassment, disappointment or anxiety about how the individual looks, and people who are categorized into this group may not have a realistic understanding of their body size and shape [3,4].…”

“…Poor body image can affect one's confidence to achieve their goals and negatively impact the happiness in life [4]. In addition, negative body image can increase cases of abnormal eating attitudes which include dietary restraint, binge-eating and other negative effects [8].…”

Inter-relationship among abdominal obesity cardiorespiratory fitness, and body image attitude among menopausal women in Oyo state Nigeria

“…It is noteworthy that socio-cultural differences exist in body image attitudes among different populations around the world; for example in African societies, being fat is considered a sign of 'good living' (14). This is in contrast to what is obtainable in North America, where attractiveness is associated with being thin for women, while black males prefer a heavier female body size than their white counterparts (13). Several investigators have found distortions in the attitudes of some individuals, especially women, towards their body image, including overestimation of body size and negative attitudes towards the body (13).…”

“…Body image can either be positive or negative (12). Positive body image or healthy body image is marked by realistic imagination and acceptance of an individual's body structure (13). In contrast, negative body image or unhealthy body image comprises shame, embarrassment, disappointment or anxiety about how the individual looks.…”

“…In contrast, negative body image or unhealthy body image comprises shame, embarrassment, disappointment or anxiety about how the individual looks. People who are categorized into this group may not have a realistic understanding of their body structures (13). It is noteworthy that socio-cultural differences exist in body image attitudes among different populations around the world; for example in African societies, being fat is considered a sign of 'good living' (14).…”