Influence Of Gender And Body Mass Index On Body Image Among Malaysian Adolescents Aged 11 To 15 Years
This study was carried out to examine the influence of gender and body mass index on body image among adolescents aged 11 to 15 years in Malaysia. The adolescents were selected through a multi-stage random sampling involving random selection of secondary schools from rural and urban areas in Ked...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English English |
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2003
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11243/1/FPSK_M_2003_1.pdf |
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| Summary: | This study was carried out to examine the influence of gender and body
mass index on body image among adolescents aged 11 to 15 years in
Malaysia. The adolescents were selected through a multi-stage random
sampling involving random selection of secondary schools from rural and
urban areas in Kedah and Pulau Pinang. The adolescents were categorized
as underweight, normal weight and overweight based on their body mass
index (8MI). Out of 2050 adolescents w ho completed the body image
questionnaires, 769 adolescents were selected to complete a 3-day dietary
record and a 3-day physical activity record .
Out of the 769 respondents, 52.9% were female and 47. 1 % male. This
study found that the majority of the adolescents were concerned with body
shapes, selecting health as their reason for concern. Females however were
more likely to choose beauty for their concern and look to models and idols |
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