Children’s Physical Self-Concept and Body Image According to Weight Status and Physical Fitness

Previous researchers have found that low body satisfaction may be a barrier to engaging in physical activity. Therefore, this research examines the association between self-concept, body dissatisfaction, fitness, and weight status in adolescents. The sample was formed by 303 students from primary sc...

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Veröffentlicht in:Sustainability 2020-02, Vol.12 (3), p.782
Hauptverfasser: Sánchez-Miguel, Pedro Antonio, Leo, Francisco Miguel, Amado Alonso, Diana, Hortigüela-Alcalá, David, Tapia-Serrano, Miguel Angel, De La Cruz-Sánchez, Ernesto
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Zusammenfassung:Previous researchers have found that low body satisfaction may be a barrier to engaging in physical activity. Therefore, this research examines the association between self-concept, body dissatisfaction, fitness, and weight status in adolescents. The sample was formed by 303 students from primary schools, (males (n = 150) and female (n = 153)) aged 10 to 13 years (M = 11.74; SD = 0.86). Initially, participants’ BMIs, as well as waist-to-hip ratio were assessed. Later, all individuals answered a questionnaire about their perception of self-concept and body image perception. Moreover, agility run test and 6-min walking test were developed to assess children’s physical fitness. Results showed self-concept differences according to different fitness level. Moreover, some factors from self-concept emerged as relevant to explain body dissatisfaction. Finally, outcomes suggest the importance of physical fitness and the perception of competence and self-esteem in adolescent boys and girls, so these two issues might be promoted in primary school classes to improve body satisfaction.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su12030782