This study aimed to examine the relationship between body image satisfaction and breast self-screening behavior and intentions. The sample for this cross-sectional study consisted of 842 female university students who were recruited from a number of public and private universities. Data were obtained between the months of November and December, 2013, using multistage random cluster sampling. Ma...

Body image dissatisfaction is a serious, global problem that negatively affects life satisfaction. Several claims have been made about the possible psychological benefits of naturist activities, but very little empirical research has investigated these benefits or any plausible explanations for them. In three studies—one large-scale, cross-sectional study (n = 849), and 2 prospective studies (n...

OBJECTIVE (i) To analyze the eating behaviors and body satisfaction of boys and girls and to examine their mothers' perceptions of these two domains; and (ii) to evaluate eating problem predictors using child body mass index (BMI), self-esteem, and body satisfaction as well as maternal BMI, eating problems, and satisfaction with their child's body. The participants included 111 children (54.1% ...

Obesity is a worldwide epidemic problem. The downward trend of an obesity onset age calls for research efforts on how to develop useful nutrition educational programs for children to maintain adequate body weight. Understanding the roles of objective and subjective body status in obesity-related attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors can provide important information. The current study aimed to ex...

conclusions overweight and obesity negative affect sexuality in women with sexual dysfunction. a systematic evaluation of sexual function to disclose a cause and effect relationship between obesity and fsd is suggested. objectives the purpose of this study was to investigate the association of body weight with fsd and sexual satisfaction, in ilam, western iran, in 2010 to 2011. patients and met...

Research has examined psychological moderators of the body dissatisfaction-bulimic symptomatology relationship, but the focus has been on variables thought to worsen the relationship. In this study, we examined self-esteem, optimism, satisfaction with life, and self-determination as potential buffers. Participants were 847 female undergraduates. Using hierarchical multiple regression (HMR), we ...

The aim of the article is to review the literature and research concerning body image in homosexual men and women. They indicate, that both body satisfaction and ideal body image have group specific properties that are absent or less articulated in heterosexual subjects. Homosexual men have a lower level of body satisfaction and evaluate their actual weigh and muscularity more negatively. Homos...

BACKGROUND Body satisfaction is an important issue for youth. Youth with more severe asthma may have experiences and emotions associated with less body satisfaction; however, this has not been studied. OBJECTIVE To identify correlates of body dissatisfaction in youth with asthma. METHODS Sixty-three females and 60 males, ages 8-18 years with asthma, completed measures of body dissatisfactio...

BACKGROUND The number of cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures performed in the United States has increased by 500% over the past 10 years. Most studies of psychosocial functioning following aesthetic procedures have reported high levels of patient satisfaction and improved functioning; however, nearly all these studies focused only on changes during the first posttreatment year. OBJEC...