Adolescent Self-image Research Articles

The Impact of Social Media on Self-Image Control in Adolescents and Relevant Factors

Adolescents increasingly used social media, and it was found to have a substantial impact on their self-image control. This review investigated the general impact of social media on teenage self-image, with a particular emphasis on the role of age and gender. Furthermore, the research analyzed the elements that contributed to negative self-image, which could be divided into two categories: social media and body shame, as well as a crucial cognitive aspect, notably appearance control beliefs. It also discussed the effects of the action of making social comparisons related to appearance on social media, along with the awareness of objectification of the body and the control of body image portrayed in images, which had a significant impact on how adolescents perceived themselves. It emphasized importance of the jurisdiction with people with their looking on adolescent self-image, with beliefs about appearance control influencing behavior and attitudes about body image. It has addressed cognitive issues like appearance control beliefs, which was critical in supporting positive self-image and mental health in teenagers. Finally, this review study underlined the importance of raising knowledge about the collision due to internet usage on the idea teenagers had for their looking, particularly girls. The research emphasized the necessity of addressing elements that contributed to problematic self-image, such as social media and body shame, as well as a crucial cognitive aspect, and proposed interventions that helped improve good self-image and mental health in teenagers.

<b>Resilience and self-image in adolescents starting school activities in a Lima area</b>

This research is based on the mere transition that adolescents go through in the understanding and challenges to overcome in terms of the impact on the return of face-to-face classes and the perception they have about themselves, therefore, the objective of the research is to determine resilience and self-image in adolescents who start face-to-face school activities in an area of Lima. It is a quantitative, non-experimental correlational study, with a total population of 402 adolescents, who filled out a questionnaire of sociodemographic aspects, Connor and Davidson's resilience scale and Rosenberg's self-esteem scale. In their results, 10 % (n=42) of the students have low resilience and 46,2 % (n=194) of the students have low self-image. In conclusion, the relationship between resilience and self-image is very important in the adolescent, since a positive self-image about oneself allows high levels of resilience.

Eating Disorder Attitudes and Body Self-Image of Urban Mediterranean Adolescents.

Early detection tools for eating disorders play an essential role in their prevention. The aim of this study was to analyze different variables associated with the risk of eating disorders and their relation to anthropometric parameters, nutritional status and body self-image. The Eating Disorder Invetory-3 Referral Form (EDI-3 RF) and the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) were administered to 809 adolescents (413 boys and 396 girls), aged 11 to 17 years, from three randomly chosen schools in a big Mediterranean city. Anthropometric measurements were taken following standardized methods. Overweight and obesity were determined according to the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF). Overweight (23%) prevailed over obesity (9.37%). Girls registered a higher score in the Obsession for Thinness EDI-3 RF subscale and in the body dissatisfaction section of the BSQ. The only statistically significant differences in the Obsession for Thinness and Body Dissatisfaction levels among the different ages were seen in boys. In this series, body dissatisfaction assessed by the EDI-3 RF was not correlated with BSQ body dissatisfaction. Sex and age in adolescence determine the relationship between eating disorder attitudes and body shape dissatisfaction. It is necessary to look for other parameters to investigate to determine body dissatisfaction.

The Relationship of Young Women's Knowledge and Attitudes About the Physical Changes of Puberty with Self-Confidence

There are still many teenagers who do not know about the physical changes of puberty, so it can affect their confidence. Adolescents must have good self-confidence so that they can help carry out their developmental tasks, in the formation of self-image or identity in adolescents, and the process of adjusting themselves to their social, both to peers and people around them. This study aims to find out the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls about the physical changes of puberty with self-confidence. This research method is observational with a cross-sectional approach. Sampling uses simple random sampling. Independent variables are knowledge and attitudes, while dependent variables are self-confidence. Data collection using questionnaires. The analysis using the Chi-Square test resulted from 71 respondents obtained students who had less knowledge as many as 53 students, had negative attitudes as many as 46 students, and almost all students had low self-confidence as many as 52 students. The results of the analysis of the relationship of knowledge with self-confidence value p value = 0.010 and attitude relationship with self-confidence value p value = 0.003. In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between the knowledge and attitude of young women about the physical changes of puberty with self-confidence in MTs student Ar-Rohman Tegalrejo Semen. It is hoped that school teachers can provide explanations about the physical changes that occur in young women, so that students are better prepared for the changes that occur, and can maintain and improve their reproductive health;

Self-image, self-esteem and depression in children and adolescents with and without obesity.

In Mexico, the prevalence of childhood obesity is 35%, and it continues to increase. To determine the correlation between self-image, self-esteem and depression in children aged 8 to 14 years with and without obesity. Cross-sectional, comparative study of 295 children: 116 with overweight/obesity (group 1) and 179 with normal weight (group 2). Body mass index, scholarship, school achievement, school problems, socioeconomic status, self-image (current, desired), satisfaction, self-esteem and presence of depression were recorded. Descriptive statistics, Spearman's rho and Mann-Whitney's U-test were used; a p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered significant. In group 1, 53.4% perceived themselves as with normal weight, and in 77.6%, the desired self-image was normal weight; 67.2% wanted to be slimmer; in 53.4%, self-esteem was high, and 75.9% had no depression. In group 2, current self-image was normal weight in 79.3%, and the desired self-image was normal weight in 85.5%; 35.2% wanted to be slimmer; self-esteem was high in 49.7% and 77.1% had no depression. Significant correlations were observed for self-esteem-depression (r = 0.228) and self-esteem-socioeconomic status (r = 0.130). Current self-image and body satisfaction are different with and without obesity. The relationship between self-esteem and depressive symptoms begins at school age.

Relationship Between Weight Status and Self-Image Mediated by Pubertal Timing and Athletic Competence: A Cohort Study With Taiwanese Adolescents.

BackgroundSelf-image reflects overall self-acceptance in developing adolescents. Using a representative cohort of Taiwanese youth, this study aims to explore the relationship between weight status, pubertal timing, athletic competence, and adolescent self-image.MethodsData come from the Taiwan Youth Project that comprised a longitudinal cohort of adolescents (N = 2690, 51% males, Mage = 13.3 ± 0.5 years) surveyed annually from seventh grade. Self-image was measured by perceived satisfaction with appearance and physique. Weight status was proxied by self-reported body mass index (BMI; kg/m2). Pubertal timing was defined using the Pubertal Developmental Scale, which mainly measured physical changes in puberty. Athletic competence was assessed by experiences with participation in competitive sports and self-perceived talent for sports. Linear regression analysis was applied to test for an association between BMI and self-image. In order to test for mediating roles of pubertal timing and athletic competence, Hayes' PROCESS macro on SPSS was conducted applying 5,000 bootstrap resamples with 95% confidence intervals of the indirect effect.ResultsBMI was inversely associated with self-image in both males (β = −0.074, [−0.095, −0.053]) and females (β = −0.095, [−0.122, −0.069]). The boot-strapped 95% confidence intervals indicated statistically significant mediating effects of pubertal timing (β = −0.008, [−0.015, −0.001]) and athletic competence (β = −0.006, [−0.011, −0.002]) in the link between BMI and self–image in females, whilst only athletic competence mediated this association (β = −0.006, [−0.009, −0.002]) in males. Moreover, BMI at baseline were also associated with long-term self-image in males (β = −0.037, [−0.057, −0.017]) and females (β = 0.132, [0.073, 0.190]).ConclusionsUnderstanding the mediating factors may help enhance adolescents' self-image by providing guidance on healthy weight and physical activity behaviors according to different stages of pubertal progression.

Analisis Perilaku Modeling pada KPop Idols terhadap Self Image Remaja

This research aims to explain and determine the modeling behavior of K-Pop Idols on self-image. The purpose of this research is to see how the behavior of a model or someone who is considered a role model can affect adolescent self-image. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research method with a questionnaire model and literature study. Sources of data used are primary and secondary data where primary data is obtained directly through analysis and observation of questionnaires, while secondary data is obtained through literature study. The results of this study indicate that the modeling behavior of K-Pop Idols on adolescent self-image changes the way teenagers view their self-image. They become things in life; how to dress, how to talk, how to speak, etc.

Stress level and quality of life of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis during brace treatment.

Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effect of brace treatment on the stress level and quality of life (QoL) of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Patients and methods A total of 194 adolescent individuals were evaluated in two groups: the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) group with 97 patients (20 males, 77 females; mean age: 13.9±1.8 years; range 10 to 18 years) and the control group with 97 age-and sex-matched participants (20 males, 77 females; mean age: 14.3±1.7 years; range 10 to 18 years) with no spinal deformity. The AIS group wore the Milwaukee brace or a thoracolumbosacral orthosis based on the location of the apical vertebra. All participants of the AIS group filled the Persian versions of the revised Scoliosis Research Society 22-item questionnaire (SRS-22r), the eight-item Bad Sobernheim Stress Questionnaire (BSSQ)-Deformity, and BSSQ-Brace. The control group only answered the first 20 items (subtotal items) of the SRS-22r. The brace-related QoL and stress level were assessed based on sex, brace, and deformity types. Results The subtotal score of the SRS-22r in the AIS group was significantly lower than the control group (p<0.001). There was a significant difference between deformity-related stress and brace-related stress (p<0.001). Regarding the type of treatment, there were no significant differences in QoL and stress level between the Milwaukee brace and thoracolumbosacral orthosis groups (p>0.05). Moreover, there was a weak correlation between the BSSQ-Brace and the self-image, mental-health scores, and the total scores of the SRS-22r (r=0.39 to 0.42, p<0.001); the low level of perceived stress was associated with a high level of perceived QoL. Conclusion The stress due to brace treatment can decrease function/activity and self-image of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.

PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM DALAM MEMBENTUK CITRA DIRI REMAJA PADA SANTY SASTRA PUBLIC SPEAKING

The progress of the times is marked by technological sophistication. As proof of technological sophistication is the presence of social media that makes it easy and comfortable. One of the popular social media used by prioritizing visual content is Instagram. The use of Instagram social media for Santy Sastra Public Speaking teenagers is an interesting thing to research because teenagers actively display the self-image they want through Instagram social media. This study focuses on discussing the advantages of Instagram social media, strategies, and the effects of Instagram social media in shaping adolescent self-image in Santy Sastra Public Speaking. The theories used in this research are: 1) Uses and Gratification Theory, 2) Agenda Setting Theory, and 3) The Dependency Theory of Mass Communication Effects. This study uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. Collecting data in this study through observation, interviews, questionnaires and literature study. The results of this study indicate 1) Instagram social media is massive and popular, Instagram social media has complete features that can meet the needs of teenagers in forming their self-image as public speakers, 2) the strategies used include consistency of appearance on Instagram social media, selective in uploading, and prioritizing content. 3) the effect of using Instagram social media in shaping adolescent self-image in Santy Sastra Public Speaking, including cognitive effects in the form of expanding confidence in self-image and strengthening personal identity, affective effects in the form of giving a positive impression and releasing tension, behavioral effects in the form of being wise in displaying content and temporarily close the account if it affects emotionally.

The unsustainable weight of self-image: (re)presentations in the spectacle society.

This study aimed to identify adolescent self-image in the face of a society forged by perfect image-body standards, understanding the influence of social relationships and the media in constructing their identities. This is qualitative research based on Oral History involving 13 male and female and adolescents aged 15-19, students from a public school in Minas Gerais. We employed interviews with a semi-structured roadmap to collect data, which were later interpreted by thematic content analysis proposed by Bardin. The findings were arranged into two categories: 1 - Self-image in the construction of the adolescent's identity and 2 - The aesthetic ideal of the spectacle society. The reports show a strong influence of technology in forming their identities and possible consequences that the search for a spectacular image to meet the aesthetic standards of the virtual or real world can bring to adolescents. This idealized self-image reveals the new way of being and living, the values, and the fragile and superficial relationships in the spectacle society.

СПЕЦИФІКА КРИЗИ ПІДЛІТКОВОГО ВІКУ ОСІБ ІЗ ПОРУШЕННЯМИ ІНТЕЛЕКТУАЛЬНОГО РОЗВИТКУ

The article outlines the psychological features of the age period, which is determined by the scientific category as an “adolescent crisis”. The problem of the adolescent crisis has been revealed in people with intellectual disabilities. The importance and relevance of the study is revealed first, due to the difficulties of adolescence: its dynamism, ambiguity, lack of emotional stability of the individual; secondly, due to the specifics of personality formation with intellectual disabilities; thirdly, the need to further develop effective psychological support for adolescents with intellectual disabilities. The aim of the article was to study and experimentally test the specifics of the emotional crisis of adolescence in people with intellectual disabilities. The purpose was provided by solving the following tasks: stating the peculiarities of the adolescent crisis in people with intellectual disabilities; determining the state of formation of “I-concept” and “self-image” of adolescents with intellectual disabilities; establishing the specifics of behavioral reactions and interaction of the adolescent with others (peers, the elderly) in conditions of experiencing an age crisis. Moreover, the author conducted a psychological testing procedure to study the peculiarities of the formation of the personality of a teenager with intellectual disabilities during the age crisis (adolescent crisis). M. Kuhn’s psychological testing method “Who am I?”, T. Leary’s method of diagnostics of interpersonal relations were used; conversations, observations. The purpose of using these techniques was to determine the self-image, self-presentation, self-perception and self-esteem of adolescents with intellectual disabilities. According to the results of the study, it was found that adolescents with intellectual disabilities have a process of self-knowledge and understanding of their own “I”, internal mental acts and states are underdeveloped or absent. This complicates the process of experiencing an adolescent’s crisis. As evidenced by the low level of recognition and differentiation of emotions, emotional awareness, management of their own emotions. Also critical are difficulties with the adequate expression of emotions in accordance with the situation that determines them, in particular with the manifestation and control of anger, rage, aggression and other. The further directions of research of formation of the person with infringements of intellectual development in adolescent age are outlined.

Self-Injurious Behavior in Community Youth.

The rapid increase of self-injurious behavior among Korean adolescents, and its reckless spread on social media, has driven the necessity to study this behavior. The present study investigates the characteristics of self-injurious behavior among adolescents in local communities, and the psychological factors affecting such behavior. Questionnaires were administered to 516 sixth graders in elementary school and first to third graders in middle school of both genders, nationwide. They measured the prevalence and characteristics of self-injurious behavior and the relevant psychological factors, such as levels of depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. Furthermore, group differences were assessed for self-injury experience and the characteristics relevant to self-injurious behavior. In addition, this study performs logistic regression to explore the risk factors predicting self-injurious behavior. In all, 166 participants (32.2%) reported self-injury, with a higher rate of self-injury in female students than in male students. Although the study finds high rates of mild forms of self-injury, such as “biting”, “pulling hair,” and “hitting self”, it also finds relatively high reports of more risky methods, such as “cutting or carving”. The logistic regression shows a significant effect of the negative self-image sub-factor of depression (CDI) and oversensitivity and physical and sleep problems sub-factors of anxiety (RCMAS) on self-injurious behavior. The rates of self-injury were higher in female participants than in male ones, and adolescents in local communities reported higher rates of mild forms of self-injury than the moderate/severe forms. The results of this study suggest that early screenings and interventions should be conducted through evaluation of self-image and emotional stability of early adolescents to hinder the risk of self-harm.

Self-image of in-School Adolescents in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria: Implications for Counselling Practices

Self-image of in-School Adolescents in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria: Implications for Counselling Practices

Development and Validation of the Adolescents Self-Image Scale

Development and Validation of the Adolescents Self-Image Scale

Assessment of Self-Image With the Offer Self-Image Questionnaire in Adolescents With Hemophilia: A Single-Center Experience.

Hemophilia, which is a chronic illness associated with recurrent bleeding, may occur with psychosocial and behavioral problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics and demographic features and changes in the self-image of adolescents with hemophilia. Data about hemophilia type, the severity of hemophilia, secondary prophylaxis received, and annual bleeding rate (ABR) were recorded from patient files. Hemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS) and the Offer Self-Image Questionnaire (OSIQ) (as a measure of self-esteem) were applied to hemophilia patients and a healthy control group. Thirty-two hemophilia patients (mean age=16.2±3.06 y) and 35 healthy male individuals (mean age=16.02±1.4 y) were enrolled in the study. Hemophilia patients had lower total OSIQ score than their peers (P=0.007). There was no difference between patients who received and who did not receive secondary prophylaxis (P=0.408) in terms of total OSIQ score. The median total OSIQ score of patients with pathologic HJHS (>0 points) was lower than that of patients with normal HJHS (0 points) (P=0.010). The median of ABR was 6 (range: 0 to 20) in the whole hemophilia group. There were no differences between hemophilia patients with ABR≤4 and >4 (P=0.084). All of the subscale parameters of the OSIQ were lower for hemophilia patients compared with their peers, besides one. The subscale of sexuality attitudes was better for hemophilia patients than for the healthy control group (P=0.028). Low self-esteem in hemophilia patients indicates the importance of lifelong psychosocial support. Patients with pathologic HJHS are at risk of low-esteem. Using OSIQ with HJHS during follow-up of hemophilia patients may be useful for management.

가정폭력을 경험한 청소년의 자아상에 관한 연구

가정폭력을 경험한 청소년의 자아상에 관한 연구

(331) Impact of Primary Dysmenorrhea on Self-Image in Adolescents and Young Adults

Primary dysmenorrhea (PD), or menstrual pain that is not associated with underlying pathology, is a common condition known to affect 45-95% of menstruating women. Although highly prevalent, a lack of knowledge exists in regards to how girls and young women conceive of their menstrual pain and the ways in which their menstrual pain affects their perceptions and views of themselves and their bodies (self-image). The goal of this qualitative study was to determine impact of menstrual pain on self-image in adolescents and young adults (AYA). Subjects included 39 females ages 16-24 with self-reported menstrual pain ≥ 4/10 on a 0-10 (0= none, 10= worst pain possible) numeric rating scale (M=7.1, SD=1.7). Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide and the research team then conducted deductive, iterative thematic analysis. Any discrepancies were resolved with group consensus discussion. Three sets of themes emerged: 1. Harmful impact of PD on self-image, including self-frustration, concerns about others’ views, and negative body image; 2. Beneficial impact on self-image, including strength and empowerment and femininity/womanhood; and 3. No impact on self-image. The diverging themes raise questions about the ways in which underlying factors (such as resiliency, PD normalization, and coping mechanisms) may give rise to a spectrum of self-image responses to PD. This study contributes to an understanding of AYA self-image related to menstrual pain, which may aid in the development of future interventions and treatments. Further research should explore how targeting self-image in therapy could impact pain and functioning in AYA with PD. Acknowledgements and Disclosures: This study was supported by National Institutes of Health NICHD grant K23HD077042 (PI: Laura A. Payne) and NCATS University of California Los Angeles Clinical and Translational Science Institute grant KL2TR000122 (PI: Laura A. Payne).

When is Unconditional Self-Acceptance a Better Predictor of Mental Health than Self-Esteem?

In REBT, self-esteem (SE) is seen as detrimental to mental health, in comparison to more adaptive construct—unconditional self-acceptance (USA). USA represents an absence of the person`s tendency to globally evaluate his/her self-worth or ability to fully accept his/herself, regardless of the particular outcome of his/her behavior (Ellis in Reason and emotion in psychotherapy: revised and updated, Carol Publishing Group, New York, 1994). Still, in empirical studies, USA and SE often correlate moderately, while SE correlates with positive outcomes in mental health measures, sometimes more than USA (Popov et al. in J Evid Based Psychother 15(2):219–236, 2015). This study aimed to compare USA and SE as predictors of mental health when positive and negative affectivity traits are included in the same model. Indicators of mental health were subjective well-being, a state of positive and negative affect, and state of anxiety and depression. The sample consisted of 268 university students. The following instruments were used: Big five plus two (Smederevac et al. in Velikih pet plus dva: Primena i nterpretacija [Big Five Plus Two: Manual for administration and interpretation], Centar za primenjenu psihologiju, Beograd, 2010), Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (Chamberlain and Haaga in J Ration Emot Cogn Behav Ther 19:177–189, 2001a). The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg in Society and the adolescent self-image, Princeton University Press, Princeton, 1965), Short subjective well-being scale (Jovanovic in Primenjena psihologija 3(2):175–190, 2010), Serbian Inventory of Affect based on the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule-X (Novovic and Mihic 2008), Anxiety Scale (Lovibond and Lovibond in Behav Res Ther 33:335–343, 1995), The State Depression Scale (Novovic et al., in: Biro, Smederevac, Novovic (eds) Procena psiholoskih i psihopatoloskih fenomena, Centar za primenjenu psihologiju, Beograd, pp 19–28, 2009). To test the predictive power of USA in comparison with SE, a series of linear regression analyses were conducted. The results showed that besides affectivity traits, USA has significant contribution to the prediction of mental health indicators, unlike SE.

This is Me: developing a positive self-image and life skills in Slovenian adolescents

This is Me: developing a positive self-image and life skills in Slovenian adolescents

This is Me: developing a positive self-image and life skills in Slovenian adolescents

This is Me: developing a positive self-image and life skills in Slovenian adolescents