Search results for "Body image perception"

2020

The Body Image Questionnaire-20 (FKB-20) is one of the most applied self-report measures in the context of body image assessment in German-speaking regions. A version of the FKB-20 capturing an ideal concept of body image is also available. A special property of the scale is its high sensitivity for individuals suffering from anorexia nervosa. The present research provided a short version of this scale (for both variants) and examined its validity in a representative sample (N= 2,347) of the German population. We utilized factor analysis methods to identify the optimal short scale of the measure, finding excellent model fit and reliability for a two-factor model (FKB-6) for both real and id…

Analysis of Body Perception, Preworkout Meal Habits and Bone Resorption in Child Gymnasts

2021

The beneficial effects of physical activity on body image perception and bone are debated among artistic gymnasts. Gymnasts seem to be at greater risk of developing body dissatisfaction, eating disorders and osteoporosis due to inadequate nutrition and attention to the appearance of the body. The objective of this work was to investigate the association between the artistic gymnast and a more favorable body image compared to their sedentary peers and if a preworkout high-carbohydrate meal (HCM

Body Image Perception in Mexican University Athletes VS Non-Athletes

2014

The objective of this study consisted in determining the differences and similarities among Mexican University students who practice a sport on a regular basis with those who do not do, concerning their body image perception to their actual, ideal, social and body size dissatisfaction. A total sample of 304 male University students, aged 18-29 years participated in this study; 146 of them practice a sport and participate regularly in a tournament or competition. A quantitative approach with a descriptive and transversal survey design was used. All the participants completed the Contour Drawing Rating Scale adapted and computerized by [1]. The results of the one-way multivariate analysis of …

The effectiveness of the Feldenkrais method: a systematic review of the evidence

2014

The Feldenkrais Method (FM) has broad application in populations interested in improving awareness, health, and ease of function.This review aimed to update the evidence for the benefits of FM, and for which populations. A best practice systematic review protocol was devised. Included studies were appraised using the Cochrane risk of bias approach and trial findings analysed individually and collectively where possible. Twenty RCTs were included (an additional 14 to an earlier systematic review). The population, outcome, and findings were highly heterogeneous. However, meta-analyses were able to be performed with 7 studies,finding in favour of the FM for improving balance in ageing populati…

Saistība starp pašcieņu, ķermeņa tēla uztveri un perfekcionismu vidusskolu izlaiduma klašu jauniešiem.

2019

Bakalaura darba mērķis ir izpētīt saistības starp pašcieņu, ķermeņa tēla uztveri un perfekcionismu vidusskolu izlaiduma klašu jauniešiem. Pētījumā tika izvirzīts jautājums: Kāda saistība pastāv starp pašcieņu, ķermeņa tēla uztveri un perfekcionismu vidusskolas izlaiduma klašu jauniešiem? Lai iegūtu atbildes uz pētījumā izvirzīto jautājumu, tika izmantotas tādas pētījuma metodes kā:  Perfekcionisma aptauja (Almost Perfect Scale- Revised Short Form; Slaney, Rice, Mobley, Trippi & Ashby, 2001). Latvijā šo metodi ir adaptējusi Renāte Buliņa, sava maģistra darba ietvaros (2009);  Rozenberga pašcieņas aptauja (Rosenberg Self-Esteem, Rosenberg, 1965). Latvijā šo metodi ir adaptējusi Anika Miltuz…

Ķermeņa tēla uztvere un fizisko aktivitāšu līmenis saistībā ar subjektīvo labklājību

2019

Bakalaura darba mērķis bija apkopot šobrīd zināmo informāciju par subjektīvo labklājību, fizisko aktivitāti un ķermeņa tēla uztveri. Ne mazāk svarīgi bija izprast fiziskās aktivitātes līmeņa un ķermeņa tēla uztveres ietekmi uz subjektīvo labklājību. Kā arī mērķis bija ievākt datus, izmantojot aptaujas, lai noskaidrotu vai pastāv statistiski nozīmīga saistība starp subjektīvo labklājību un ķermeņa tēla uztveri un fiziskās aktivitātes līmeni. Pētījumā piedalījās 148 brīvprātīgie respondenti vecumā no 16 līdz 53. Visiem respondentiem tika veikti subjektīvās labklājības mērījumi izmantojot Apmierinātības ar dzīvi skalu (SWLS) (Diener et al., 2006). Kā arī katram tika veikti fiziskās aktivitātes…