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Self-Esteem and Symptoms of Eating-Disordered Behavior Among Female Adolescents Publisher Pubmed



Zamani Sani SH1 ; Fathirezaie Z1 ; Gerber M2, 6 ; Puhse U2, 6 ; Bahmani DS3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ; Bashiri M4 ; Pourali M5 ; Brand S2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
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Source: Psychological Reports Published:2021


Abstract

Background: Compared to males, female adolescents show greater concerns about their appearance, concerns related to their self-esteem. We explored the associations between self-esteem, body image and BMI as proxies for appearance, and eating-disordered behavior among adolescent females. Methods: A total of 263 females (mean age:15.78 years) took part in this study. They completed questionnaires covering anthropometric characteristics, self-esteem, eating-disordered behavior, subjective physical activity levels, and body image. Results: Higher scores for self-esteem were associated with higher scores for eating-disordered behavior, indices of physical activity, and slimmer body image. Body image was not associated with eating-disordered behavior. Multiple regression analyses showed that self-esteem, but not physical activity, or body image predicted eating-disordered behavior. Conclusions: Among a non-clinical sample of female adolescents, self-esteem and eating-disordered behavior were positively associated. Body image was associated in a complex and contradictory fashion. It is possible that cognitive-emotional mastering of the vital impulse to eat may enhance self-esteem. © The Author(s) 2020.
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