Body Image and Physical Activity and the Diet of Polish Youth Aged 15–18

Bibliographic Data

ID15495391
AuthorsEwelina Łebek (0000-0002-2220-6419, Medical University of Silesia, corresponding author), Andrzej Knapik (0000-0002-6946-9312, Medical University of Silesia)
Year2023
Volume20
Issue4
Pages3213-3213
Publication date2023-02-12
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph20043213
PMID36833908
OpenAlexW4320493713
LanguageEN
References cited26

Adolescence is a crucial stage in the biological, psychological, and social development of humans. During this period, perceptions of one's body and behaviors are formed. The aim of the study was to investigate body image (BI) and its relationship with physical activity and selected eating habits in adolescents. The study included 312 people (102 girls (32.69%) and 210 boys (67.31%)) aged 15-18. As many as 40% of the girls and 27% of the boys reported feeling dissatisfied with their body mass. BI was negatively perceived by the adolescents, with girls being more critical than boys. Lack of acceptance of one's body mass negatively affects overall BI in girls, and only the functional aspects in boys. Negative perception of body mass in girls does not motivate them to increase physical activity but rather causes them to adopt dietary restrictions

Developmental psychology · Feeling · Human physical appearance · Perception · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Clinical Psychology · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Obesity and Health Practices · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Social Psychology

Tools

Open DOIOpen Access