The association between global self-esteem, physical self-concept and actual vs ideal body size rating in Chinese primary school children

International Journal of Obesity

Volumn 28, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 314-319

  Lau, P W C ^a   Lee, A ^b   Ransdell, L ^c   Yu, C W ^d   Sung, R Y T ^d  

^a HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

^b UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^c UNIVERSITY OF UTAH   (United States)

^d CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Body size rating; Chinese body culture; Global self esteem; Physical activity; Physical self concept

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ARTICLE; BODY SIZE; CHINA; CHINESE; COMPETENCE; CONTROLLED STUDY; ENDURANCE; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; MEASUREMENT; NORMAL HUMAN; PREDICTION; PRIMARY SCHOOL; PRIORITY JOURNAL; QUESTIONNAIRE; SCHOOL CHILD; SCORING SYSTEM; SELF CONCEPT; SELF ESTEEM; SELF EVALUATION; SPORT; STRENGTH; TASK PERFORMANCE;

EID: 1242306693     PISSN: 03070565     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0802520     Document Type: Article

References (35)

1. Butki BD, The relationship between physical activity and multidimensional self-concept among adolescents. University Microfilms International, University of Oregon: Ann Arbor, MI, 1999.
2. Gately PJ, Cooke CB, Butterly RJ, Knight C, Carroll S. The acute effects of an 8-week diet, exercise, and educational camp program on obese children. Pediatr Exerc Sci 2000; 12: 413-423.
3. James K. 'You can feel them looking at you': the experiences of adolescent girls at swimming pools. J Leisure Res 2000; 32: 262-280.
4. Fox KR. The physical self: from motivation to well-being. Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL, 1997.
5. Martin-DiBartolo P, Shaffer C. A comparison of female college athletes and nonathletes: eating disorder symptomatology and psychological well-being. J Sport Exerc Psychol 2002; 24: 33-41.
6. McDermott L. A qualitative assessment of the significance of body perception to women's physical activity experiences: revisiting discussions of physicalities. Sociol Sport J 2000; 17: 331-363.
7. Trew K, Scully D, Kremer J, Ogle S. Sport, leisure and perceived self-competence among male and female adolescents. Eur Phys Educ Rev 1999; 5: 53-73.
8. Etzbach ME. Physical activity motivation of adolescents: an impres-sion management perspective. Microform Publications, University of Oregon: Eugene, OR, 2000.
9. Berry TR, Howe BL. Risk factors for disordered eating in female university athletes. J Sport Behav 2000; 23: 207-218.
10. Drummond M. Boy's bodies in the context of sport and physical activity: implications for health. J Phys Educ 2001; 34: 53-64.
11. Berg FM. Afraid to eat: children and teens in weight crisis, 2nd edn. Healthy Weight Publishing Network: Hettinger, ND, 1997.
12. Brettschneider W, Heim R. Identity, sporting commitment and youth development. In: Fox KR (ed). The physical self: from motivation to well being. Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL, 1997. pp 205-228.
13. Erikson E. Identity, youth & crisis. Norton: New York, 1971.
14. Marsh HW. Construct validity of physical self-description questionnaire responses: relations to external criteria. J Sport Exerc Psychol 1996; 18: 111-131.
15. Marsh HW, Richards GE, Jonhnson S, Roche L, Tremayne P. Physical self-description questionnaire: psychometric properties and a multitrait-multimethod analysis of relations to existing instruments. J Sport Exerc Psychol 1994; 16: 270-305.
16. Marsh HW, Marco IT, Abcy FH. Cross-cultural validity of the physical self-description questionnaire: comparison of factor structures in Australia, Spain, and Turkey. Res Q Exerc Sport 2002; 73: 257-270.
17. Stunkard AJ, Sorenson T, Schulsinger F. In: Kety S (ed). The genetics of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Raven: New York, 1983. p 119.
18. Hill AJ, Williams J. Psychological health in a non-clinical sample of obese women. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 1998; 22: 578-583.
19. Moode FM, Wiggins MS. An analysis of the body esteem of female high school and college athletes. KAHPERD J 1999; 35: 19-21.
20. Ball GDC, Marshall JD, Roberts M, McCargar LJ. Adiposity-and sex-related differences in physical activity, aerobic fitness, and self-esteem among 6-10 year old children. Avante Gloucester 2001; 7: 14-26.
21. Fox KR. The physical self-perception profile manual. Office for Health Promotion, Northern Illinois University: DeKalb, IL, 1990.
22. Burrows A, Cooper M. Possible risk factors in the development of eating disorders in overweight per-adolescent girls. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 2002; 26: 1268-1273.
23. Wade TD, Lowes J. Variables associated with disturbed eating habits and overvalued ideas about the personal implications of body shape and weight in a female adolescent population. Int J Eating Disord 2002; 32: 39-45.
24. Brewis AA, McGarvey ST, Jones J, Swimburn BA. Perceptions of body size in Pacific Islanders. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 1998; 22: 185-189.
25. Krane V, Waldron J, Stiles-Shipley JA, Michalenok J. Relationships among body satisfaction, social physique anxiety, and eating behaviors in female athletes and exercisers. J Sport Behav 2001; 24: 247-264.
26. Ogden J, Chanana A. Explaining the effect of ethnic group on weight concern-, finding a role for family values. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 1998; 22: 641-647.
27. Aardahl A. The influence of height on body image, self-confidence, and performance of female basketball players. Microform Publications, University of Oregon: Eugene, OR, 1999.
28. Hilhorst MT. Physical beauty: only skin deep? Med Health Care Philos 2002; 5: 11-21.
29. Nardini M. Body image, disordered eating, and obligatory exercise among women fitness instructors. Microform Publications, University of Oregon: Eugene, OR, 1999.
30. Rosmond R, Bjorntorp P. Quality of life, overweight, and body fat distribution in middle-aged men. Behav Med 2000; 26: 90-94.
31. Cole TJ et al. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide international survey. BMJ 2000; 320: 1240-1243.
32. Turnbull JD, Heaslip S, McLeod HA. Pre-school children's attitudes to fat and normal male and female stimulus figures. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 2000; 24: 1705-1706.
33. Kraig KA, Keel PK. Weight-based stigmatization in children. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 2001; 25: 1661-1666.
34. Chen W, Swalm RL. Chinese and American college students' body-image: perceived body shape and body affect. Perceptual and Motor Skills 1998; 87: 395-403.
35. Crocker PRE, Eklund RC, Kowalski KC. Children's physical activity and physical self-perceptions. J Sports Sci 2000; 18: 383-394.