Author: Mark W. BaldisPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 82
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Comparisons of Body Composition and Self-perception of Body Type in Racially and Ethnically Diverse Male and Female College Students
Author: Mark W. BaldisSociocultural Predictors of Self-esteem and Body Image Satisfaction in Black Female College Students
Author: Isabelle Madeleine ElishaPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162
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The Effect of Body Composition Change on the Self-concept of College Women
Author: Lillian KoppelmanRacial/ethnic Differences in Body Composition Measures and Exercise Parameters in the TIGER Study
Author: Ashley Estelle NeelyPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Background/Objectives: Although current adult anthropometric cut-points (e.g., BMI, waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)) are applied universally, a growing body of research suggests that these measures, along with their relation to adiposity, may differ across racial/ethnic groups. In this study, we investigated the presence and persistence of racial/ethnic differences among anthropometric and body composition measures. Racial/ethnic-specific prediction of total percent body fat (BF%) and percent trunk fat (TF%) by these anthropometric measures was also examined. Exercise parameters were also compared across racial/ethnic groups Subjects/Methods: Data from 1783 participants from the Training Intervention and Genetics of Exercise Response (TIGER) Study, (n=1151 females, 632 males) were used. Subjects underwent 15 weeks of aerobic exercise training at 65 – 85% heart rate reserve. Only subjects who completed the protocol were included in these analyses. One-way ANOVA and multiple regression, stratified by sex, were used to compare the relationship between race/ethnicity, BF% or TF%, and anthropometric measures, and exercise parameters across racial/ethnic groups. Results: African American (AA) of both sexes exhibited lower levels of BF% per unit BMI, WC, and hip circumference (HC) and TF% per unit WC and WHR when compared to NHW. Similarly, Hispanic males and females showed less BF% per unit BMI and WC compared to NHW, but greater TF% per unit WC. Conversely, Asian Indians of both sexes had higher levels of BF% per unit BMI, WC, and HC compared to NHW. Both Asian males and females had greater levels of BF% per unit HC and TF% per unit WC compared to NHW. In females, AA (p
The Relationship Between Body Image and Body Composition, Physical Condition and Weight Concerns of Female College Freshmen
Author: Lisa A. HeuschPublisher:
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Category : Body composition
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Thirty - three female college freshmen were studied to compare the perceptions of body image to direct measurement of select variables which influence body image. Subjects were required to complete the Body Esteem Scale (Franzoi & Shields, 1984), perform a V02 Max test, and have underwater weight measured. Comparison was then made between self-perceptions and measured values. In regards to body weight, subjects were found to possess a better body image as weight decreased. In addition, body satisfaction increased in those who classified themselves into lower weight categories. No significance was found between subject weight perception and percent body fat, indicating an inaccurate assessment of body weight. A high correlation was found between the subjects' perceptions of ideal body weight and the measured desired body weight. Such that as calculated desired body weight increased, perceived ideal body weight decreased. In regards to physical condition, no significance was found between body image and level of physical condition. It was therefore concluded that subjects were more satisfied as percent body fat and self-perception of weight decreased, but the subjects held distorted perceptions with regards to self-perception of weight, with those of heavier weights being more distorted in their perception of ideal body weight. It was also concluded that the subjects were not correct in their perception of physical condition.
Social Comparison, Ethnicity, Body Image, and Media Exposure to Thin-ideal Models
Author: Cortney Soderlind WarrenPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages :
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Social comparison theory offers a useful conceptual framework to understand how mainstream American sociocultural values of appearance may shape the development of body image disturbance and eating disorders. Some experimental research demonstrates that women report significantly greater increases in negative affect and body image disturbance and decreases in self-esteem after viewing thin models than after viewing inanimate objects, normal-weight models, and overweight women. The main goal of this study was to investigate whether the effects of viewing thin models are influenced by the ethnicity of the observer and/or the ethnic and racial similarity of the model to the observer. In addition, the study tested the extent to which social comparison tendency, trait appearance evaluation, ethnic identity, and racial identity may moderate these effects. In study 1, women rated the race, attractiveness, and thinness of a group of ethnically diverse models. Study 2 assessed affect, self-esteem, and body image in Euro-American (n = 105), African-American (n = 91), and Latina (n = 111) women before and after viewing ethnically self-similar models, self-different models, or control images. Results indicated that ethnic similarity between model and participants influenced affect such that increased social comparison tendency in Latina participants predicted increased negative affect after viewing Latina models. Additionally, the type of media images viewed and proposed moderators influenced affect and body image. As predicted, positive appearance evaluation was more strongly associated with positive feelings about one0́9s weight after viewing models and, in African-American and Latina women, increased idealization of Whiteness was associated with decreased positive feelings regarding one0́9s weight after viewing White models. Unexpectedly, increased social comparison tendency was associated with increased positive affect after viewing African-American models whereas increased social comparison tendency was associated with less positive affect after viewing Latina models. Finally, independent of media exposure, African-American women reported higher appearance-based self-esteem and body image than Euro-American and Latina women and increased social comparison tendency, decreased positive appearance evaluation, decreased ethnic identity, and increased racial identity idealizing Whiteness were each associated with undesirable levels of self-esteem and body image. Clinical implications and directions for future research are provided.
The Relationship Between Body Image and Body Composition Among Male and Female College Students
Author: Crishel D. KlineSelf-esteem, Body Image Satisfaction, and Self-perception Level Differences in Relation to Body Mass Index Among African American and Caucasian Females
Author: Shandra L. ByrdPublisher:
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Category : African American college students
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
The current study was conducted to determine if differences between Caucasian and African American women's self-esteem; body image satisfaction, and self- perception relative to body mass index scores (BMI) would disappear when SES, and urbanicity are taken into consideration. Sixty-five Caucasian and 47 African American female students from a midsize university in East Texas volunteered to participate in the study. All volunteers were unmarried and ranged in age from 18 to 25 years. Participants completed several measures: The Multidimensional Body Self-Relations Questionnaire (Cash, 2000a) and Body-image Questionnaire (Cash, 2000b), Self-Perception Profile for College Students (Neeman & Harter, 1986), Hollingshead Four Factor Index of Social Status, and a demographic data sheet. Participants' actual weight, ideal weight, and height were obtained in order to compute their BMI. For the most part, the study hypotheses were supported. Specifically, African Americans reported greater scores in the majority of domains of self-esteem, body image satisfaction, and self-perception than their Caucasian counterparts. However, when SES and urbanicity were introduced as covariates, these differences disappeared for a large number of domains. Implications for future research and possible application of these findings are discussed.
Index Medicus
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 2454
Book Description
Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.
Differences in Body Satisfaction and Self- Esteem in White, Black, Hispanic and Asian Females at a Small College
Author: Lisa L. MorettiPublisher:
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Category : Biochemistry
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Poor body image and low self-esteem have been accepted as factors increasing the risk of the development of eating disorders in women. For decades research was conducted with populations of mostly White women focusing little on other races. The recent attention to ethnic differences in body image and self-esteem have not provided consistent results. With the shift in the definition of beauty in the United States that is more inclusive of differing ethnicities and body shapes prior conclusions may be invalidated. This study examined the self-esteem and body perception of Black, White, Hispanic, and Asian women at a small college. A relationship was found between self-esteem and body satisfaction independent of ethnicity. Black women were found to have the highest self-esteem and to be more satisfied with their bodies than any other group yet their mean body mass index is considered to be overweight.