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Title:	Correlates of Body Dissatisfaction among Taiwanese Adolescents
Authors:	Li-Jung Chen;Po-Wen Ku
Contributors:	運動健康所
Keywords:	body dissatisfaction;body image;obesity;adolescent;Taiwan
Date:	2008-07
Issue Date:	2012-06-08T07:08:36Z
Publisher:	Roehampton University
Abstract:	PURPOSE: This study was designed to explore factors associated with body dissatisfaction among Taiwanese adolescents. METHODS: Participants were randomly selected from five high schools in Taipei County, Taiwan. A total sample of 883 adolescents aged 12-16 was included. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated using self-reported weight and height. The Contour Drawing Rating Scale was used to assess body dissatisfaction. Other measurements included the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Evaluation (MBSRQ-AE), the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, the Eating Disorder Inventory-Perfectionism, the Socio-cultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire (SATAQ-Internalization and SATAQ-Awareness), and physical activity. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed separately by gender to examine predictors of body dissatisfaction. RESULTS: girls reported significantly higher body dissatisfaction, awareness of the socio-cultural ideals (SATAQ-Awareness), as well as the internalization of those ideals (SATAQ-Internalization) and lower satisfaction with their physical appearance (MBSRQ-AE). This indicated that girls felt less positive with their overall appearance and had a higher level of recognition and endorsement of the social standards of appearance than boys. Satisfaction with physical appearance (MBSRQ-AE), BMI and internalization of socio-cultural ideals (SATAQ-Internalization) were unique predictors of body dissatisfaction for both genders. CONCLUSIONS: this study enhanced the understanding about body dissatisfaction in Eastern populations. Perceived physical appearance, BMI and internalization of the socio-cultural ideals predicted body dissatisfaction, which are evident in Taiwan, as well as in Western based research. However, these factors only explained a small variance in body dissatisfaction for boys, suggesting a need in identifying more factors related to body dissatisfaction among boys.
Relation:	The 3rd International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, July 14-15, 2008
Appears in Collections:	[sh] Proceedings

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