中国儿童的体重状况、自我能力及应对策略。

Weight status, self-competence, and coping strategies in Chinese children.

作者信息

Chen Jyu-Lin, Yeh Chao-Hsing, Kennedy Christine

机构信息

Department of Family Health Care Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA.

出版信息

J Pediatr Nurs. 2007 Jun;22(3):176-85. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2006.08.003.

DOI:10.1016/j.pedn.2006.08.003

PMID:17524962

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate Chinese children's perceptions of self-competence and the coping strategies based on gender and weight status using the Terror Management Theory. A total of 331 Chinese children completed body mass index (BMI), Self-Perception Profile for Children, and Schoolagers' Coping Strategies Inventory. Mothers completed demographic information and the Family Assessment Device. Results indicated that better behavioral conduct competence contributed to better global self-worth in boys; in girls, better behavioral conduct competence and physical appearance competence contributed to better global self-worth. Higher BMI was related to lower athletic competency in boys and lower social competence in girls. Eating and drinking were reported as one of the most frequently used coping strategies by children, but the children felt that this strategy was not effective. Results of this study suggest that culture plays an important role in children's perceived self-competence and coping strategies. Health care providers and educators should incorporate assessment of self-competence and coping strategies into patient care and education.

摘要

本研究旨在运用恐惧管理理论，调查中国儿童基于性别和体重状况的自我能力认知及应对策略。共有331名中国儿童完成了体重指数（BMI）、儿童自我认知量表和学龄儿童应对策略量表。母亲们完成了人口统计学信息和家庭评估工具。结果表明，更好的行为表现能力有助于提高男孩的整体自我价值；对女孩而言，更好的行为表现能力和外貌能力有助于提高整体自我价值。较高的BMI与男孩较低的运动能力以及女孩较低的社交能力相关。饮食被报告为儿童最常使用的应对策略之一，但孩子们认为这种策略并不有效。本研究结果表明，文化在儿童的自我能力认知和应对策略中起着重要作用。医疗保健提供者和教育工作者应将自我能力和应对策略的评估纳入患者护理和教育中。