(Dis)satisfaction With Body Image, Lifestyles and Life Satisfaction in Higher Education Students
Helena Ferreira-Barbosa,
Vânia Loureiro,
Bebiana Sabino
Abstract:Objective. Body image is a predictor of physical, psychological, and social health. Therefore, it can be an indicator for detecting health problems, to be used in the context of higher education. The aim of this study was to assess body image satisfaction in higher education students and to determine whether body image dissatisfaction is related to lifestyle behaviours and life satisfaction.
Methodology. This study included 166 Portuguese higher education students. Body image was assessed using the Figure Rati… Show more
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