The role of physical activity, body mass index and maturity status in body-related perceptions and self-esteem of adolescents

Abstract

In summary, body mass index and physical activity plays an important role in body-related perceptions and self-esteem of adolescents.

Body Image, Perceived Physical Fitness, Physical Activity, Body Mass Index and Age in Women

“…These results are inconsistent with other researches which showed significant linear relationship/effect of PA on body image and BMI (2,13,17,30). However, our research results are consistent with the results of Rote et al He showed that lifestyle PA was unrelated to women's body image (4).…”

“…Some other studies have shown relationships between body mass index (BMI), body image and PA. Altintas et al indicated that BMI was the only predictor of perceived body attractiveness and body image for females (2). Negative association has been shown between body image and BMI (15,16).…”

“…During past years, participation in physical activity (PA) has been known as one of the best methods to get the ideal body image. It has been suggested that some types of PAs and exercises may be beneficial in enhancing body image and there is a significant relationship between PA and body image variables (2).…”

Mediating effects of body composition between physical activity and body esteem in Hong Kong adolescents: a structural equation modeling approach

“…Results from the USA vary with gender and race, being overweight and physically inactive were both associated with low self-esteem in Hispanic adolescent girls [23]. In Turkey, both BMI and physical activity were positively associated with perceived body attractiveness in adolescent boys, while in girls, only BMI was positively associated with perceived body attractiveness [1]. Therefore, it is not clear if our observations are specific to Hong Kong adolescents, owing to the special culture in Hong Kong, where the West meets the East.…”

Psychosocial aspects of changes during adolescence among school going adolescent Indian girls

“…Altintas et al, in 2013 found that body mass index and physical activity play the most important role in body related perception and self-esteem of adolescents. 11 This suggests that besides a need for counseling and preparing adolescents for these changes and transitions, it is equally important to encourage physical activity and maintenance of normal weight.…”