Body Image and Lifestyle Behaviors in High School Adolescents

Bibliographic Data

ID15719908
AuthorsManon Bordeleau (0000-0001-5826-1084, Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec), Natalie Alméras (0000-0002-4660-2299, Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec), Shirin Panahi (0000-0001-7920-0766, Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec), Vicky Drapeau (0000-0002-3061-691X, Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume10
Issue7
Pages1263-1263
Publication date2023-07-22
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/children10071263
PMID37508760
OpenAlexW4385202057
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited32

This secondary data analysis study aimed to examine the associations between 1) body size perception (BSP) and body size dissatisfaction (BSD) and 2) lifestyle behaviors and BSP and BSD in adolescents. The study pooled cross-sectional data from two studies ( n = 301) performed in adolescents. Weight and height were measured, while lifestyle behaviors and perceived actual and desired body size variables were self-reported. Linear regression analysis assessed the contribution of sex and zBMI to BSP and BSD scores. Pearson's correlation explored associations between BSP and BSD. Cohen's effect sizes compared satisfied and dissatisfied adolescents within the underestimators subgroup. A positive association between BSP and BSD scores was observed among girls living with normal-weight and overweight/obesity only (r = 0.26; p ≤ 0.001 and r = 0.38; p < 0.05, respectively). Underestimators who were satisfied with their body size showed a moderate effect size for a lower zBMI, a small effect size for lower screen time, and higher sleep duration compared to dissatisfied underestimators. Underestimation was associated with more body size satisfaction in adolescent girls with normal weight and overweight/obesity, suggesting a protective effect of underestimation. These findings support the hypothesis that body size satisfaction and underestimation in adolescents is associated with healthier lifestyle behaviors

Association (psychology · Body mass index · Body weight · Linear regression · Obesity · Overweight · Statistics · Demography · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Mathematics · Medicine · Obesity and Health Practices · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Internal Medicine

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