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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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  1. 1. Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, Division of Sport Science, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
  3. 3. Adult Psychiatric Clinics (UPKE), Center for Affective, Stress and Sleep Disorders (ZASS), University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
  4. 4. Sport Science Group, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
  5. 5. Physical Education and Sport Science group, Islamic Azad University, Miyaneh Branch, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, Division of Sport Science, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
  7. 7. Adult Psychiatric Clinics (UPKE), Center for Affective, Stress and Sleep Disorders (ZASS), University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
  8. 8. Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  9. 9. Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  10. 10. Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  11. 11. Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  12. 12. Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Alzahra Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

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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