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INDIAN PEDIATRICS
Volume 54, Issue 12, Pages 1025-1028Publisher
SPRINGER INDIA
DOI: 10.1007/s13312-017-1205-0
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Adolescents; Body image; Body mass index
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Objective: To evaluate association of body mass index with perception and attitude towards bodyweight, shape and body image among adolescents. Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 1811 adolescents. Attitude towards body image was assessed by using a self-administered Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire. Perceived body shape was measured using the Stunkard scale. Results: Adolescents showed significant difference (P<0.005) in perceptions and behaviors related to appearance, fitness, health, body areas and weight across various body mass index and socioeconomic categories. Girls articulated significantly higher (P<0.005) body dissatisfaction than boys. Conclusions: Attitudes and perceptions towards body image differ with sex, body mass index and socioeconomic class.
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