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| Autor/inn/en | Latha, K. S.; Hegde, Supriya; Bhat, S. M.; Sharma, P. S. V. N.; Rai, Pooja |
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| Titel | Body Image, Self-Esteem and Depression in Female Adolescent College Students |
| Quelle | In: Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 2 (2006) 3, S.78-84 (7 Seiten)
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
| ISSN | 0973-1342 |
| Schlagwörter | College Students; Body Weight; Body Composition; Females; Self Concept; Measures (Individuals); Correlation; Depression (Psychology); Predictor Variables; Psychological Patterns; Satisfaction; Self Esteem; Dietetics; Exercise; Foreign Countries; Adolescents; Young Adults; India; Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale |
| Abstract | Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine whether Body Mass Index (BMI) and the subjective perception of body weight, and body shape satisfaction predict level of self-esteem and depression among female college students. Method: The sample comprised of 124 female college students ranging in age from 16-21 years. Self perception of having a weight problem was evaluated by open-ended questions and Body Shape Questionnaire. In addition, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and General Health Questionnaire-28 was administered. Results: Based on BMI 29.0% were under weight, 67.8% normal and 3.2% over weight. Rating of self-perception of body shape showed that 38.7% felt that they were slim, 27.4% normal and 26.6% as thin. Eighty six percent of the subjects desired to be slim. The perception of weight problem but not BMI contributed significantly to higher scores on GHQ. There was a significant positive correlation between BSQ scores and BMI, age, and weight. Conclusions: Health care providers need to educate female adolescents about normal weight range, proper diet and exercise. In addition, health care providers need to help them attain a realistic, positive perception of their weight in order to prevent depression and lowered self-esteem. (Contains 2 tables.) (As Provided). |
| Anmerkungen | Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. e-mail: jiacam@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.jiacam.org |
| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2017/4/10 |
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