The Draw-A-Person Test and Body Image

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan E. Handelzalts ◽  
Yael Ben-Artzy-Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Diet Group ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Body Image Scale ◽  
Healthy Female

The Draw-A-Person (DAP) test has been the center of a long-lasting debate regarding its validity. This study investigated the DAP indices of height, width (size), and inclusion/omission of details and their relation to body image as measured by a self-report scale (Gray’s body image scale) and manifested by the diet behaviors and body mass index of 55 healthy female students. Although the drawings of the diet group were smaller, there was no significant relationship between figure size and diet behaviors. However, body image as measured by a self-report scale did result in significant differences between groups. Moreover, there was a significant correlation between the size of the figure drawn and body image as measured by a self-report scale (larger figures correlated with better body image). No significant results were found for the omission/inclusion indices of the DAP. These results are discussed in light of previous findings regarding the DAP.

How abnormal is the desire for slimness? A survey of eating attitudes and behaviour among Chinese undergraduates in Hong Kong

1993 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 437-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sing Lee
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Actual Weight ◽  
Low Prevalence

SynopsisUsing the 40-item Eating Attitudes Test and other self-report questions, a two-stage screening survey of 1020 (F 646, M 374) Chinese bilingual university students in Hong Kong showed that although female students were ‘underweight’ by Western standard, the majority of them and nearly all female students above a body mass index of 20·5 kg/m2 were cognitively inclined to diet and weigh less, albeit without being driven to actual weight control behaviour. In contrast, most male students and a minority of constitutionally thin female students clearly wished to gain weight. While a number of items were culturally inappropriate, factor analysis supported the overall cross-cultural conceptual validity of the EAT. The principal factor, reflecting dieting concerns, correlated positively with the current body mass index. Among the high scorers, only three female students with partial syndrome bulimia nervosa were identified, yielding a low prevalence of 0·46% for the spectrum of eating disorders. It is argued that the desire for slimness is widespread but its intensity and pathogenic potentiality vary across cultures. In the relative absence of obesity, it may not lead to more eating disorder.

scholarly journals Association between sleep pattern and body mass index among undergraduate health colleges’ students at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Fadyah Ali Alfarhan ◽  
Masheal Al. Matrouk ◽  
Haifa AlGaowba ◽  
Raghad AlHamely ◽  
Hanan M. Tork
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Metabolic Effects ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Undergraduate Female

Background and objective: Better quality and adequate amount of sleep are essential to have better cognitive performance and by contrast, poor bedrest is related to a diminishing of cognitive and psychological functioning and deteriorating physical health. Recently the quality of sleep among various segments of the population has become a focus of continuous research and investigations, where insufficient sleep may lead to adverse cardio-metabolic effects by influencing body weight, blood pressure, and glucose tolerance. The objective of this study is to explore the associations between sleep patterns and Body Mass Index (BMI) among undergraduate female students in health colleges.Methods: Across-sectional study was utilized among 288 of undergraduate female students who represent 30% of all undergraduate students in health Colleges of female section, Qassim University. The data regarding their sleeping pattern was collected and calculated by using a validated self-report questioner (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) and Body Mass.Results: According to PSQI scoring, both categories good and poor sleep maximum according to PSQI scoring; both categories good sleep and poor sleep maximum participant's BMI was normal but no statistically significant association was seen between BMI of poor sleep was higher in overweight and obese participants from all departments and also no statistically significant association was seen between poor sleep and body mass index of participant As for the sleep quality as a single question and sleep duration in relation to BMI for different specialties, only for nursing students there was a statistically significant difference of sleep quality/duration in relation to their BMI.Conclusions: Frequency of poor sleep was higher in overweight and obese participants but as per findings there was no statistically significant association was detected between PSQI score and BMI of participants.

scholarly journals Compreender a Sintomatologia Depressiva após a Cirurgia Bariátrica: o Papel do Peso, da Alimentação e da Imagem Corporal

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Sousa ◽  
Ana Pinto Bastos ◽  
Carla Venâncio ◽  
Ana Rita Vaz ◽  
Isabel Brandão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Significant Variable ◽  
Loss Of Control

<strong>Introduction:</strong> Depressive symptoms have been reported as prevalent after bariatric surgery. This study aims to analyze the role of weight, eating behaviors and body image in depressive symptomatology in bariatric surgery patients assessed post- operatively.<br /><strong>Material and Methods:</strong> This is a cross-sectional study including 52 bariatric surgery patients assessed post-operatively with a follow-up time ranging from 22 to 132 months. Psychological assessment included a clinical interview (Eating Disorder Examination) to assess eating disorders psychopathology, and three self-report measures: Outcome Questionnaire 45 – general distress; Beck Depression Inventory – depressive symptoms; and Body Shape Questionnaire – body image.<br /><strong>Results: </strong>Our data show that depressive symptoms after surgery are associated with loss of control over eating, increased concerns with body image, and body mass index regain. Multiple linear regressions was tested including these variables and showed that body mass index regain after surgery, loss of control over eating and concerns with body image significantly explained 50% of the variance of post-operative depressive symptoms, being the concern with body image the most significant variable: greater dissatisfaction with body image was associated with more depressive symptoms.<br /><strong>Discussion:</strong> The results of this study showed that a subgroup of patients presents a significant weight gain after bariatric surgery, which is associated with episodes of loss of control over eating, concerns with body image and depressive symptoms.<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> These results stress the relevance of body image concerns after surgery and the importance of clinically addressing these issues to optimize psychological functioning after bariatric surgery.<br /><strong>Keywords:</strong> Depression; Preoperative Care; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Obesity, Morbid; Body Image; Bariatric Surgery.

scholarly journals The Effects of a 6-Week Strength and Endurance Circuit Training on Body Image of High School Girls

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-192
Author(s):  
Lucia Plevková ◽  
Janka Peráčková
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Circuit Training

Summary The aim of this study was to extend the knowledge about the influence of strength and endurance circuit training intervention on body image of the female high school students. Our hypothesis was: The objectively and subjectively measured body image among the 16 – 17 years old females will be significantly improved after the participation in 6-week strength and endurance circuit training. We used experiment with 2 groups from 2nd class from the secondary school: experimental (intervention) group consists of 15 female students (x̄age = 16.99 ± 0.29 years) and control group consists of 20 female students (x̄age = 17.11 ± 0.36 years). The experimental factor was the strength and endurance circuit training, practicing during 6 weeks (twice a week), performed during the physical education lessons. The body image of the girl was measured using 2 methods: the objective one was the somatometry (body height, body weight and Body Mass Index), subjective measurements of the body image were the Silhouettes – Contour Drawing Rating Scale (Thomson & Gray 1995). After these 6 weeks we succeeded in every measurement of the body image – the significant effect was noticed in the experimental group in pre- and post-test on Body Mass Index (p = 0,003) and on Contour Drawing Rating Scale (p = 0,003). According to the received knowledge we suggest to integrate this movement program to the lessons of the physical and sport education for the female adolescents.

scholarly journals Body mass index, personality traits, and body image in Italian pre-adolescents: An opportunity for overweight prevention

Psihologija ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Rosa ◽  
Manuela Tomai ◽  
Marco Lauriola ◽  
Gabriella Martino ◽  
Trani Di
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Italian Children ◽  
The Relationship

We investigated the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and personality traits, socioeconomic status (SES), and body image (BI) at the beginning of preadolescence. Data were collected from 238 Italian children aged 10?11 years using self-report scales. Information about SES was derived from parental education and professional status. BI was the variable the most strongly associated with BMI. Controlling for BI, SES, and gender, Agreeableness was inversely associated with BMI, whilst Extroversion was related to BMI in girls only. Gender did not moderate the associations between BI and BMI at this age. The relationship of certain personality traits with BMI is likely to emerge during preadolescence. Early interventions to reduce overweight and obesity could consider the interplay of Agreeableness and Extroversion with gender, BI, and SES.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Frekuensi Olahraga terhadap Indeks Massa Tubuh pada Mahasiswa dan Mahasiswi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas YARSI Angkatan 2013 dan 2014

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adinda Amalia Sholeha ◽  
Qomariyah Qomariyah
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Average Frequency ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Additional Research ◽  
Chi Square

The frequency of exercise is one of the factors that affect body mass index(BMI). The frequency of exercise of each person is varies in a week. Thisresearch discusses the effect of frequency of exercise on BMI on thestudent of Faculty of Medicine YARSI Univeristy 2013 and 2014generations. In this research, a sample of 86 people with cross sectionalresearch methods by filling out a questionnaire and measured the heightand weight then these data are processed using Chi Square statisticaltest. From the results, the average frequency of exercise is in the mediumcategory which is 2-3 times a week. In the Chi Square statistical testobtained P = 0.272 (p 0.05) on the male student and P = 0649 (p0.05) on the female students. It was not statistically significant relationship exists between the frequency of exercise on BMI. BMI is not only influenced by the frequency of exercise per person. There are many factors that affect that is genetic, nutritional, environmental, and disease. Additional research can be expected to do further research to include other factors that affect BMI.

Body Mass Index Accuracy in Preadolescents: Can We Trust Self-Report or Should We Seek Parent Report?

2015 ◽  
Vol 167 (2) ◽  
pp. 366-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Christine Brault ◽  
Olivier Turcotte ◽  
Annie Aimé ◽  
Marilou Côté ◽  
Catherine Bégin
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Parent Report ◽  
Self Report

Ideal body image for the opposite sex and its association with body mass index

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
María Eugenia Ibáñez-Zamacona ◽  
Alaitz Poveda ◽  
Esther Rebato
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Opposite Sex ◽  
Ideal Body Image ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation

Abstract This research studied the preferences reported by women and men about their Ideal Body Image for the Opposite Sex (IBIOS), and its association with body mass index (BMI). It also analysed the preferences of each sex for a woman’s ideal body image (W-IBI) and a man’s ideal body image (M-IBI). A total of 450 participants aged 18–70 years with different weights were studied. Their IBIOS was assessed using standard figural stimuli. The sample was divided in four groups by sex and age (<45 years; ≥45 years). Sex and age differences in IBIOS, as well as sex differences in the preferences for a woman’s ideal body image (W-IBI) and a man’s ideal body image (M-IBI), were tested using a non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test. The association between IBIOS and BMI was analysed using Spearman’s correlation. In all groups, the most chosen silhouette as IBIOS was number 4. In the under-45 years group, women chose bigger silhouettes for the opposite sex than men did (p<0.05). In this age group women chose as ideal smaller silhouettes for the female body than men did (p<0.01). In addition, women and men in the younger age group and with normal weight chose smaller silhouettes, while those who were overweight or obese selected larger silhouettes (p<0.001). Age was found to be a relevant factor in IBIOS preferences, and in the association between IBIOS and nutritional status as measured by BMI, which was only observed to be significant in the younger age group.

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