Perceived body image : selected lifestyle practices and their relationship to physical self-esteem

Women college students - Health and hygiene - Psychological aspects;Women college students - Psychology;Self-esteem in women;Body image

Norder-Pietrzak, Michelle MarieChase, L. ;

University of Wisconsin

关键词: Women college students - Health and hygiene - Psychological aspects;    Women college students - Psychology;    Self-esteem in women;    Body image;   

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瑞士|英语

来源: University of Wisconsin

【 摘 要 】

This study examined physical self-esteem in 302 college agefemales with special attention to the perceived physicalappearance subdomain. Further investigation addressed bodyimage and nutritional and exercise practices whichcontribute to perceived physical appearance and consequentlyphysical self-esteem. Instruments used for data collectionincluded the Physical Self-Perception Profile (PSPP), thePerceived Importance Profile (PIP), modified Body SilhouetteDrawings (BSD), a Physical Activity Inventory (PAI), and aExercise/Nutrition Trend Questionnaire. The resultssupported previous findings that women perceive physicalappearance as the most important subdomain affectingphysical self-esteem. Health and fitness related educationpositively affected perceived physical self-esteem andperceived importance as shown by the changes in the subscaleweightings on the PSPP and PIP. Women ages 18 to 25 yearsviewed their current body image as being greater in sizethen their perceived ideal body image. Appropriateactivities were chosen that would positively affect physicalappearance, but a significant decrease in activity levelswas confirmed for women as they age fG2 and G3, increase,t = .90, p < .05; G3 and G4, decrease, t = .70, p 5 - 0 5 ) .Woomen in this study engaged in unhealthy lifestyle practicesthat could have a negative effect on physical appearance andbe detrimental to their health, consequently decreasingtheir physical self-esteem.