Journal article
Self-perception and Body Image Associations with Body Mass Index among 810-year-old African American Girls
Journal of pediatric psychology, v 34(10), pp 1144-1154
01 Nov 2009
PMID: 19366790
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Abstract
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to examine relationships among body mass index (BMI), self-perceptions, and body image discrepancy in African American (AA) girls.MethodsBaseline self-perception and BMI data were collected by trained staff from 303 preadolescent AA girls participating in the girls health enrichment multi-site studies. Correlations and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify relationships of BMI with self-perception factors.ResultsGirls with a BMI at or above the 85th percentile were more likely to have greater body image discrepancy and participate in weight control behaviors than girls with a BMI below the 85th percentile. Body image discrepancy was not related to self-esteem, but was positively correlated with physical activity self-concept and self-efficacy, and diet self-efficacy.ConclusionGirls with higher BMI had greater body image discrepancy and were less confident in abilities to be active and eat healthy. Findings may inform the development of obesity interventions for preadolescents.
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- Title
- Self-perception and Body Image Associations with Body Mass Index among 810-year-old African American Girls
- Creators
- Michelle B. Stockton - University of PennsylvaniaJennifer Q. Lanctot - University of PennsylvaniaBarbara S. McClanahan - University of PennsylvaniaLisa M. Klesges - University of PennsylvaniaRobert C. Klesges - University of PennsylvaniaShiriki Kumanyika - University of PennsylvaniaDeborah Sherrill-Mittleman - University of Pennsylvania
- Publication Details
- Journal of pediatric psychology, v 34(10), pp 1144-1154
- Publisher
- Oxford Univ Press
- Number of pages
- 11
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Urban Health Collaborative; Dana and David Dornsife School of Public Health
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000271575300012
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-70450186574
- Other Identifier
- 991019312431704721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Developmental