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Body Image Satisfaction In Relation To Body Mass Index And Self- Esteem Among Chinese Female Students

NCT02724982 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 176

Last updated 2016-03-31

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Summary

Body image satisfaction and self- esteem level are important to be known among students in order to intervene in a correct time. Body dissatisfaction is one of the factors leading to negative self-perception, low mood, depression, and eating disorders. This may be detrimental to students in their academic performance. However, the correlations of body image satisfaction towards body mass index and self- esteem among university female students are still unclear in Malaysia. Thus, the purpose of this study is to determine its relationships among Chinese female students. university female participants will be included with convenience sampling method. Participants will completed Ronsenberg Self- Esteem Scale and 8 items version of Body Shape Questionnaire. These 2 scales used to measure level of self- esteem and body image satisfaction. Body mass index will be calculated from self- reported height and weight. The data will be analysed by using descriptive and correlation methods.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Manisha Parai

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-12-31
Primary Completion
2016-02-29

Countries

  • Malaysia

Study Locations

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