School-Based Interventions Improve Body Image and Media Literacy in Youth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kurz, Martina; Rosendahl, Jenny; Rodeck, Johanna; Muehleck, Julia; Berger, Uwe

doi:10.1007/s10935-021-00660-1

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“…As a result, public health organisations and universities should design supports to improve future teachers’ BI by providing PA programs, education and individualised psychological attention [ 82 , 83 ]. Moreover, interventions must have a sex-related perspective due to the differentiated sex-related characteristics [ 28 ], focused on the acquisition of PA habits and the enjoyment of practicing PA, especially in women, and considering increased risk for females and little attention dedicated to males [ 84 ].…”

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Associations between Body Image and Self-Perceived Physical Fitness in Future Spanish Teachers

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Body image is a complex construct related to how each person perceives their own body and how they value it. Physical fitness and physical activity are factors that can influence the perception of a better or worse body image. This study aimed to identify the potential associations between body image and physical fitness self-perception in future Spanish teachers, analysing possible sex-related differences. A total of 278 Spanish university students answered the Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire and the International Fitness Scale, having an average age of 22 years, of which 40% were men and 60% were women. Nonparametric techniques (Spearman’s Rho test) were used as the data did not fit normality. The findings showed associations between body image and perceived physical fitness, confirming differences between the sexes. Correlations were found between the first three dimensions of the Multidimensional Body Self Relations and the International Fitness Scale, with sex-related differences being more significant in women than in men, and between the physical abilities self-assessed by the International Fitness Scale (except flexibility) and the dimensions of the Multidimensional Body Self Relations (except Dimension 4). Since body image influences well-being and conditions the time spent exercising, public health organisations and universities should design supports to improve master students’ body image through physical activity programmes, education and sex-specific individualised attention.

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Associations between Body Image and Self-Perceived Physical Fitness in Future Spanish Teachers

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“…Including prevention programming in schools that addresses the influence of media on the body has been documented to promote body satisfaction, self-esteem, and increase awareness of unrealistic body types due to photoshop. 61,62 Forty-five percent of the respondents in this study reported having ever used substances. The 2019 Florida YRBS data show that 25% of middle school females reported ever drinking, 19% reported ever vaping, 8% reported ever drinking, 8% reported ever using marijuana, and 7% reported ever taking a prescription pain medicine without a prescription.…”

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“…Encouraging female students to follow body positivity and weightinclusive social media accounts may aid in realistic exposure to body types or shapes. 61…”

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Body Dissatisfaction and Health Risk Behaviors Among Middle School Girls

Perniciaro,

Moore,

Zeglin

et al. 2024

Journal of School Health

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BACKGROUNDPrevious studies demonstrate a relationship between body dissatisfaction and substance use and suicidal ideation among older adolescent girls and young women while less documentation exists for early adolescence. This study explored the relationship between reported weight loss attempts and substance use history and suicidal thoughts among younger female adolescents.METHODSParticipants (n = 1656) were middle school female students who participated in the 2019 Youth Behaviors Risk Survey. Participants were coded as “Trying to lose weight” and “Not trying to lose weight.” Two hierarchal multiple binary logistic regressions were conducted, 1 for each of the dependent variables: (1) substance use history and (2) suicidality.RESULTSFifty‐seven percent of the participants were trying to lose weight, 40% reported suicidal thoughts and 45% reported substance use history. Trying to lose weight was a significant predictor for both substance use (p < .01) and suicidality (p < .001).CONCLUSIONSBody dissatisfaction and its association with risky health behaviors highlight the need for prevention education at earlier ages while reinforcing the need for availability of school counselors.

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“…In this regard, healthcare and education professionals should be prepared to provide support and guidance, facilitating the development of a positive and healthy body image. Furthermore, the detrimental impact of obesity on physical and psychological health underscores the need for a comprehensive approach, involving the promotion of healthy habits, such as balanced nutrition and regular physical activity (Kener et al, 2022; Kurtz et al, 2022).…”

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Lifestyle habits, health indicators and sociodemographic factors associated with health-related quality of life and self-esteem in adolescents

Jiménez Boraita,

Gargallo Ibort,

Dalmau Torres

et al. 2023

Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry

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Background Mental health is defined as a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and has been shown to be positively associated with self-esteem and quality of life. It is important to note that mental health is dynamic and influenced by a wide range of social, biological, and behavioral factors. Therefore, the aim this study was to describe the health-related quality of life and self-esteem in adolescents, examining their relationship with various health indicators, lifestyle habits, and sociodemographic variables. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 761 students (14.51 ± 1.63 years). Health-related quality of life, self-esteem, satisfaction with body image, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, physical activity practice, hours of nightly sleep, maximum oxygen consumption, body mass index, academic performance, and various sociodemographic factors of all participants were analyzed. Results Regression analysis showed that body satisfaction and academic performance were associated of both health-related quality of life and self-esteem. Additionally, physical activity, age, and favourable settings for physical activity engagement were also found to be related to health-related quality of life, whilst adherence to the Mediterranean diet, hours of nightly sleep, maximum oxygen consumption and socioeconomic status were associated with self-esteem. Conclusions Given the associations found between health-related quality of life and self-esteem with lifestyle habits and sociodemographic indicators, there is an urgent need to develop interdisciplinary and cross-cutting promotion strategies to improve the mental health of adolescents.

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School-Based Interventions Improve Body Image and Media Literacy in Youth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cited by 36 publications

References 61 publications

Associations between Body Image and Self-Perceived Physical Fitness in Future Spanish Teachers

Associations between Body Image and Self-Perceived Physical Fitness in Future Spanish Teachers

Body Dissatisfaction and Health Risk Behaviors Among Middle School Girls

Lifestyle habits, health indicators and sociodemographic factors associated with health-related quality of life and self-esteem in adolescents

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