Physical Self-image Research Articles

Impact of CrossFit Training Programs on the Physical Health and Sociogenic Somatic Anxiety of Adolescents.

A decline in adolescent health holds significant repercussions for public health. Promoting exercise is essential to improve physical and mental health among youth. This study aimed to explore the effect of CrossFit training programs on the physical health and sociogenic somatic anxiety of adolescents. In March 2023, 100 adolescents were openly recruited from eight middle schools in Jinhua, China. The participants, were divided equally into control and experimental groups, experienced either traditional or CrossFit training, respectively, over nine weeks. Evaluation measures included the analysis of social physique anxiety, body esteem, physical self-efficacy, and general physical health before and after the exercise program. Post-intervention data demonstrated marked reductions across all facets of the social physique anxiety scale, including worries about public scrutiny, anxiety from social comparison, and discomfort related to one's physical self-image, more so in the experimental group (P<0.05). Likewise, assessments of the physical self-perception profile and physical self-efficacy scale were enhanced, again with the experimental cohort displaying more pronounced improvements (P<0.05). Results from biophysical function evaluations indicated significant health improvements post-intervention, with noted advancements in lung capacity, aerobic fitness by the standing long jump, and muscular endurance as assessed by grip strength, sit-up, and push-up counts, primarily in the experimental group (P<0.05). CrossFit training offered considerable advantages by reducing social physique anxiety and enhancing adolescents' body esteem and physical self-efficacy. The program stimulated improvements in body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, and flexibility.

랜덤포레스트를 활용한 초⋅중학생 독서실행 영향 요인 탐색

Objectives The purposes of this study factors affecting elementary and middle school students’ reading practice were explored using the random forest technique. Methods For this purpose, data from the 13th year (sixth grade of elementary school) and the 14th year (first year of middle school) of the Korean Children's Panel were used. Using reading practice as a response variable and 111 explanatory variables from household, parent, child, and school/private education surveys, factors affecting their reading practice were explored based on the importance index, and a partial dependence plot (PDP) was used. We used this to understand the relationship of influence. Results As a result of examining the top 10 Mean Decrease Accuracy (MDA) predicting reading performance, in the case of 6th grade elementary school students, the results were achievement pressure, learning activities, teacher relationship, strict rules and directive atmosphere, overall happiness, academic stress, peer relationships, and school rules. , physical self-image, and self-esteem appeared in that order. In the case of first-year middle school students, the order was learning activities, achievement pressure, school rules, peer relationships, overall happiness, academic stress, strict rules and directive atmosphere, teacher relationship, physical self-image, and teacher support. Conclusions Factors that affect elementary and middle school students' reading practice are generally more influenced by the school environment than their parents, and the fact that parents' achievement pressure, school adaptation, and strict rules and directive atmosphere are predicted to affect reading practice. It can be seen that coercion has an effect to some extent. As for other variables, there was a difference in what was predicted by ‘self-esteem’ in the 6th grade of elementary school and ‘teacher’s support’ in the 1st grade of middle school.

영상 시청 시간이 초등학교 6학년 아동의 행복감에 미치는 영향 : 신체적 자아상과 또래 애착의 병렬매개효과

영상 시청 시간이 초등학교 6학년 아동의 행복감에 미치는 영향 : 신체적 자아상과 또래 애착의 병렬매개효과

Assessing parents\u2019 self-efficacy to handle child obesity-related behaviors: validation of the Lifestyle Behavior Checklist in Iran

BackgroundThe aim of the present study was to validate the Lifestyle Behavior Checklist (LBC) questionnaire, to measure Iranian parents' perceptions of their children's weight-related behaviors and their self-efficacy in dealing with those behaviors.MethodsThe LBC was translated into Farsi. Face and content validity of the questionnaire was evaluated by an expert panel. A total of 213 mothers of 3–12-year-old children responded to the questionnaire. Criterion validity of the questionnaire was evaluated through comparing its result with a parenting style questionnaire. Principal component analysis (PCA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were used to evaluate construct validity of the questionnaire. Reproducibility was measured by twice administration of LBC, one month apart and using Spearman's rho correlation test. The questionnaire's internal consistency was assessed by calculating Cronbach's α.ResultsLBC Problem scale was significantly correlated with authoritarian parenting style score, while the Confidence scale was significantly correlated with authoritative and negatively with permissive and authoritarian parenting styles. PCA suggested a six-factor construct, including, fussy eating, food-related problem behaviors, overeating behaviors, low interest in physical activity, poor self-image and sedentary behaviors. The results of CFA indicated acceptable fit indices for the proposed models. Both, Problem scale (Cronbach's α = 0.8) and Confidence scale (Cronbach's α = 0.95) had high internal consistency. Spearman correlation coefficients indicated acceptable reproducibility for both the Problem scale (r = 0.74) and the Confidence scale (r = 0.70).ConclusionsThe Farsi version of LBC questionnaire is reliable and reasonably valid to measure Iranian mothers' perception of their children's weight-related problem behavior.

The Associations between Physical Activity and Body-Esteem in 15-Year-Old Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study from Finland

<strong>Purpose:</strong> Physical activity promotes a positive physical self-image, but less is known about whether the positive effect covers the general self-evaluation of adolescent appearance. This study aimed to further explore the associations between physical activity and body-esteem in Finnish adolescents, via a country-representative cross-sectional study design. <strong>Methods:</strong> The data for the study were drawn from the Finnish component of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study (2014), using surveys from 15-year-old adolescents (n=1956, mean age 15.8 years) from 122 schools. Self-evaluations of body or appearance were measured by the Body-Esteem Scale for Adolescents and Adults (BESAA). A mixed effects linear regression analysis for body-esteem was conducted separately for boys and girls. The explanatory variables were (i) self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), (ii) weight status, (iii) self-esteem, and (iv) socioeconomic status. The covariates used in the models were maturation state and ethnic background. <strong>Results:</strong> The body-esteem score was highest among adolescents who reported engagement in MVPA corresponding to the international recommendation for adolescents’ physical activity. The positive association between MVPA and body-esteem was found even when it was considered in conjunction with other body image-related factors, but only among boys. The variance in MVPA explained 5.0% of the body-esteem variance in the model for boys (Model R² = 26.3%). <strong>Conclusions:</strong> The physical activity of young people should be further promoted for a variety of health reasons, including its positive association with higher body-esteem. However, consideration should be given to gender differences and other factors related in this complex association.

The study of athlete's physical self-image.

The purpose of this work was to investigate differences in body image between student-athletes and student-non-athletes of both genders. The study on 101 students from the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, and the Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russia, was conducted in 2019. All participants were subdivided in two groups: an athletic group with 25 male and 26 female students and a non-athletic group with 25 male and 25 female students. Mean age of the participants was 18.0±1.1 years. The results of the study show statistically significant differences between athletes and non-athletes on the following subscales: fitness evaluation (P≤0.004, Mann-Whitney U test), fitness orientation (P≤0.0001), and illness orientation (P≤0.004). The results of the study suggest participation in sports positively affect the body image of both male and female student-athletes. The results of the study may be relevant to sport psychologists, physical education teachers, trainers, and athletes who seek to optimize physical training programs.

Valoración de la autoestima y la imagen corporal en adolescentes de Cáceres

Antecedentes: la construcción compleja de la autoimagen física del adolescente, se produce por la discrepancia entre el cuerpo ideal y el cuerpo percibido. De aquí surge la insatisfacción corporal, gran destructor de la autoestima. Queremos determinar el nivel de autoestima y de autopercepción de la imagen corporal. Conocer su antropometría y las relaciones de autoestima. Métodos: se trata de un estudio descriptivo, transversal. La muestra fue seleccionada de alumnos de 1º y 2º de ESO. Los instrumentos utilizados para la extracción de información fueron las escalas Rosemberg y los cuestionarios KIDSCREEN-10, CAF y BSQ. Realizamos un estudio de antropometría para variables: peso, altura e IMC. Resultados: La muestra total estuvo formada por 154 alumnos (59,1% niños 40,9% niñas) de los centros educativos de Cáceres. Las puntuaciones promedio fueron: Rosemberg: 33,23 ± 4,6. BSQ: 49,73 ± 18,41. KIDSCREEN-10: 37,99 ± 2,95. No existían diferencias estadísticamente significativas en cuanto al tipo. Encontramos relación entre ROSEMBERG y BSQ (r = -0,392; P=0,000). Conclusiones: los adolescentes presentan una autoestima alta y no presentan alteración de la imagen corporal. Hemos encontrado relación entre autoestima e imagen corporal, con mayor autoestima, alteración menor de la imagen corporal. No hubo relación con la condición ponderal de la forma global. Sin embargo, en las niñas, el bajo peso estaba relacionado con la baja autoestima.

Assessment of Quality of Life (QoL) in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Egypt.

The objective of this study was to explore the quality of life among Egyptian SLE patients and to assess its relationships with demographic and clinical features. One hundred sixty-four SLE patients were recruited for this study. Demographic information; clinical parameters; disease activity, as evaluated by the systemic lupus erythematosus Disease Activity Index; and organ damage, as assessed by the systemic lupus international Collaborative Clinics/American College of Rheumatology Damage Index, were reported. Quality of life was assessed with a quality of life questionnaire specifically designed for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus; the questions are grouped in the following six domains: physical function, sociooccupational activities, symptoms, treatment, mood, and self-image. Higher values indicate poorer quality of life. Of the 164 Egyptian SLE patients who completed the survey, 142 (86.6%) were women. The mean age of the participants was 31± 8 years, the mean systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index score was 17 ± 11, the mean systemic lupus international collaborative clinics/ American College of Rheumatology Damage Index score was 0.9 ± 1.2, and the mean quality of life score was 18.23± 6.89. Strong correlations were found between the total quality of life score and the scores for each domain of the questionnaire separately and disease activity, neurological manifestations, renal manifestations and musculoskeletal manifestations (p<0.0001); moreover, there was a significant positive correlation between the Systemic Lupus International Collaborative Clinics/American College of Rheumatology Damage Index score and the total quality of life score (p=0.005). Poor quality of life among Egyptian SLE patients and disease activity are strongly related to impaired lifestyles in these patients.

ПСИХОЛОГІЧНІ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ОБРАЗУ ФІЗИЧНОГО Я У ОСІБ ІЗ РОЗЛАДАМИ ХАРЧОВОЇ ПОВЕДІНКИ

Purpose. The purpose of the paper is the theoretical and empirical research of the psychological features of the physical self image of the persons with eating disorders. Methods. The research has been conducted on the basis of Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko. The study involved 163 students of the Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology. For the purpose of empirical research of psychological features of the physical self image of the persons with eating disorders, we have used the following psychodiagnostic methods: 1) the method of research of self-attitude to the physical self-image (A. G. Cherkashin); 2) questionnaire of body image (A. A. Skugarevsky and S. V. Sivukha); 3) Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI) (D. M. Garner, M. P. Olmstead, J. P. Polivy); 4) EAT-26; 5) Dembo-Rubinstein technique (modification of Prychozhan). Results. According to the empirical research, we can state that among the selected sample, almost every tenth person belongs to the category of persons with eating disorders. It has been found in the research that: most students evaluate their anatomical (face, figure, legs, arms), functional (endurance, strength, flexibility, speed and agility) and social characteristics (clothing, accessories and cosmetics) at low level. Therefore, the physical self-image appeared as negative by these parameters. Respondents with eating disorders had a very high level of harassment and low self-esteem, including appearance and figure. That is, they were not satisfied with themselves and sought to achieve the ideal of the physical self- image. Conclusions. Negative physical self-image contributes to the appearance of dysfunctional beliefs about weight and body shape. The rejection of one’s appearance, negative evaluation of body and weight, pushes to find different ways to reconstruct one’s own body, which most often bring harm to physical and mental health.

Qualidade de Vida de Pessoas com Estomias Intestinais Definitivos: uma Revisão Integrativa

O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever as evidências científicas sobre pessoas com estomia intestinal definitivo decorrente de câncer colorretal, e as repercussões para a qualidade de vida (QV) dessas pessoas. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa feita em cinco bases de dados, com recorte temporal entre 2012 a 2017. A partir da análise do material captado, emergiram três categorias que comprometem sobremaneira a QV: bem-estar físico e autoimagem; dificuldade para o autocuidado, e função sexual. Os pacientes com estoma definitivo apresentaram uma QV de moderada a boa, mesmo sabendo das inúmeras alterações encontradas e da necessidade de uma readaptação em sua vida. Portanto, algumas sugestões foram encontradas para ajudar a melhorar a QV, como educação em saúde no pré, trans e pós-operatório, irrigação, e atividades em grupo. Palavras-chave: Qualidade de Vida; Estomia; Colostomia; Ileostomia; Neoplasias Colorretais.

Cognitive distortions in the ideas of the person about his physical self: standardization of the method

Based on the theory of A. Beck, the authors developed a research questionnaire “Cognitive distortions in the ideas of the person about his physical self-image”. The questionnaire includes 20 questions with answer options, which are combined into ten blocks according to cognitive distortions according to A. Beck’s model: Dichotomous thinking, Catastrophization, Depreciation of the positive, Emotional justification, Labeling, Mental filter, Reading of thoughts, Personalization, Commitment, Overgeneralization. Testing of the questionnaire was carried out on 400 respondents. Standardization took place in several stages: calculating the reliability of the questionnaire; calculation of the validity of the questionnaire. The results of standardization have confirmed that the author’s questionnaire “Cognitive distortions in the ideas of the person about his physical self-image” successfully fulfills his goal: to study the severity of cognitive distortions of thinking. In the study of respondents with different combinations of gender, biological gender and level of Internet activity, leading cognitive distortions were identified that underlie the formation of a physical image of a person.

Quantitative and qualitative assessment of maternal sexuality during pregnancy

Objective To investigate the quantitative and qualitative measures of the complex relationship between sexuality and the pregnant state. Methods An anonymous questionnaire [comprising the Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire, the Evaluation and Nurturing Relationship Issues, Communication and Happiness (ENRICH) Marital Satisfaction Scale, scale of attitudes toward sexuality, the World Health Organization (WHO) Well-Being Index and the scale of body image] was given to 243 women during antenatal classes. Results We evaluated 200 primiparous women, with an average age of 30.5 years (range 21-44), at an average gestational age of 31.6 weeks (range 19-38). We found that sexual intercourse during pregnancy is less frequent and less satisfying compared to the pre-pregnancy period. Sexuality or certain aspects of sexuality (arousal and satisfaction with sexuality) are associated with the fear of hurting the fetus, satisfaction with intimate partner relationship, general attitude toward sexuality, physical self-image and general well-being. Women who are more satisfied with their intimate partner relationship are also more satisfied with their sexuality. Conclusion Sexuality and sexual well-being during pregnancy are associated with the fear of hurting the fetus, satisfaction with intimate partner relationship, attitude toward sexuality, physical self-image and general well-being.

Gender identity development among transgender and gender nonconforming emerging adults: An intersectional approach

ABSTRACTBackground: The present study used an intersectional framework to elucidate similarities and differences in the gender-related experiences reported by a diverse sample of transgender and gender nonconforming emerging adults (n = 20, age 19–22). The first aim was to identify dimensions of gender-related experience that captured how participants describe, relate to, and express their gender-related sense of self. The second aim was to identify intrapersonal processes that supported the development of participants' gender-related sense of self across these dimensions.Methods: Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted and data was analyzed using an inductive process of constructivist grounded theory.Results: Dimensions of gender-related experience included gender identity (e.g., internal sense of one's gender, how one wishes others to perceive their gender, gender identity labels), gender presentation (e.g., clothing, make-up, style), gender expression (e.g., role in relationships and interactions, interests/activities, personality), and physical self-image (e.g., desired primary and secondary sex characteristics). Intrapersonal processes included awareness, exploration, meaning making, and integration. Being able to fully express one's gender and having this sense of self accurately reflected back by others was important to all participants. However, much variation existed in gender-related experience, including how participants described their internal sense of self, expressed and communicated this sense of self, and related to others of similar and different genders.Conclusion: The intersectional approaches of both intercategorical and intracategorical complexity were useful in conceptualizing these similarities and differences in experience.

The Body-Image Concept Analysis of Youth and Adolescent

Body image is a complex entity, formed from both an Individual’s mental representation of the integrity and competence of their own physical self, as well as their awareness of how others perceive them- the social interpretation of their physical self. This paper examined the concepts of body image and its relationship with Body image-dissatisfaction, physical self-concept and self-esteem. For Adolescents and Young Adults body image and its relation with the concept of physical self-image are very important because body image determines their relationship with their friends, their social activities, and their self-esteem. They are very hot and sensitive for everything. Also, they are productive groups than other groups. It has negative impact on their life. So, this concept analysis is very important to avoid the negative impact of it.

Perceived and Ideal Body Image in Young Women in South Western Saudi Arabia.

Objectives. The aim of this study was to investigate perceived and ideal body image (BI) and associated factors among female university students in Saudi Arabia. Methods. This cross-sectional study included 663 university female students. Anthropometric measurements including weight, height, BMI, and BI perception (the 9-figure silhouette) were obtained. Descriptive and logistic regression analysis were conducted. Results. An agreement between actual, perceived, and ideal BI was found in 23% of the participants. Behavioral (activity levels), social (presence of obese parents and fathers' level of education), and economic factors (households' monthly income, number of cars in the household, and kind of residence) were positively and significantly associated with the desire to be thinner. Similarly, socioeconomic associations (number of sisters and number of cars in the household) correlated positively and significantly with the desire to be heavier. Conclusions. The whole family should rather be considered in interventions related to appearance concerns and BI discrepancies. Furthermore, campaigns targeting improvement of adolescents' physical self-image should be a major priority of the public health sector.

Defining Workplace Bullying in Institutions of Higher Learning

This study aimed at exploring the definition of workplace bullying as psychological violence among academic staff of the National University of Lesotho. The methodology for this study was the qualitative research approach, with an overarching intention of making meaning out of respondents definition of the phenomenon of workplace bullying which they had experienced. Data for this study were collected through a semi-structured interview on 20 academic staff members of the aforementioned institution. Data analysis was done through the iterative and inductive methods of the Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Results of the study highlighted the following rubrics in respondents definition of workplace bullying as psychological violence: abuse of status, covert and or overt negative behaviors, premeditated intention to impose ones will and suppress that of others, devaluing others, and causing harm to the victims of bullying. Workplace bullying can thus be described as negative group dynamics which has characteristics that are diametrically opposed to those of positive psychology. Workplace bullying impacts negatively on, and compromises organizational effectiveness and efficiency, employee physical resilience, intellectual stimulation, emotional balance, family harmony, self-esteem, self-image, and self-actualization.

Perception of Self-image by Pre-teens - The Balance between Real and Ideal

Self-esteem image in pre-teens development is still intensively studied in the speciality literature. The objective of this study is to investigate the physical self-image of pre-teens in the context of adequacy and inadequacy to the ideal self-one. The hypothesis to be tested is that unfavourable self-assessment of physic attractiveness or the inadequacy of the desired pattern can be the sources of devaluation for pre-teens with a low self-esteem. Girls are more dissatisfied than boys with the height they have. Weight is a source of dissatisfaction for both, boys and girls. The work is the product of research conducted within the project PERFORMER - POSDRU/86/1.2/S/62508.

Percepções sobre cuidar de si, promoção da saúde e sobrepeso entre acadêmicos de enfermagem

Pesquisa qualitativa, Convergente Assistencial (PCA), desenvolvida com 42 acadêmicos de enfermagem, em uma Universidade Pública da Região Sul do Brasil. Objetivou identificar as percepções dos acadêmicos de enfermagem sobre o cuidar de si, para a promoção da saúde e a evitabilidade do sobrepeso. A coleta dos dados deu-se durante quatro encontros, através de dinâmicas de grupo, confecções de cartazes, atividades lúdicas, utilização de instrumento. A análise dos dados seguiu PCA. Categorias: Atividades físicas; Alimentação saudável; Ambiente familiar; Autoestima e autoimagem. Resultados: Os acadêmicos reconhecem a importância de Cuidar de Si; apresentam conhecimento e relacionam à temática; percebem o Cuidar de Si como forma de manter peso e/ou buscar peso adequado. As contribuições estão no sentido de novas reflexões sobre a realidade dos acadêmicos, e subsídios para inovação do ensino e aprendizagem, sensibilização dos futuros profissionais da área.

Enhancing Girls’ Physical Activity and Self-Image: A Case Study of the GoGirlGo Program

Physical activity and sport developmental programs have demonstrated some success at providing valuable resources for young women as they navigate their teen years, yet these programs are not always intentional and/or accessible (Cadwallader, 2001; Petitpas, Cornelius, Van Raalte, &amp; Jones, 2004; Tucker Center, 2007). One such program developed by the Women’s Sports Foundation is GoGirlGo. The curriculum, which combines sports participation with education, focuses on reducing and preventing unhealthy behaviors and on providing valuable connections and resources for girls. Using the theory of developmental intentionality, this qualitative investigation examined the efficacy of GoGirlGo in a five day long sport camp setting. This condensed delivery method is not addressed or recommended in the literature, yet the results of this investigation reveal that this delivery method is effective and could broaden the accessibility of the program.

청소년의 수영참여가 신체적 자기개념에 미치는 영향

청소년의 수영참여가 신체적 자기개념에 미치는 영향