Doctoral Studies, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Medyków 12, 40-752 Katowice, Poland.
Department of Adapted Physical Activity and Sport, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Medyków 12, 40-752 Katowice, Poland.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Feb 12;20(4):3213. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20043213.
Adolescence is a crucial stage in the biological, psychological, and social development of humans. During this period, perceptions of one's body and behaviors are formed. The aim of the study was to investigate body image (BI) and its relationship with physical activity and selected eating habits in adolescents. The study included 312 people (102 girls (32.69%) and 210 boys (67.31%)) aged 15-18. As many as 40% of the girls and 27% of the boys reported feeling dissatisfied with their body mass. BI was negatively perceived by the adolescents, with girls being more critical than boys. Lack of acceptance of one's body mass negatively affects overall BI in girls, and only the functional aspects in boys. Negative perception of body mass in girls does not motivate them to increase physical activity but rather causes them to adopt dietary restrictions.
青春期是人类生理、心理和社会发展的关键阶段。在这个时期,人们会形成对自己身体和行为的认知。本研究旨在调查青少年的身体意象(BI)及其与身体活动和某些饮食习惯的关系。研究对象为 312 人(102 名女孩(32.69%)和 210 名男孩(67.31%)),年龄在 15-18 岁之间。多达 40%的女孩和 27%的男孩表示对自己的体重不满意。青少年对自己的身体形象持负面看法,女孩比男孩更挑剔。对自己体重的不接受会对女孩的整体身体形象产生负面影响,而对男孩的影响仅局限于身体功能方面。女孩对体重的负面看法不会促使她们增加身体活动,反而会导致她们采取饮食限制。