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

March 25, 2016 updated by: Manisha Parai

Body Image Satisfaction In Relation To Body Mass Index And Self- Esteem Among Chinese Female Students: A Cross Sectional Study

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

176

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Selangor
      • Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia, 43000
        • Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 50 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Chinese female university students in UTAR, Sungai Long campus, Malaysia

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female and Chinese students
  • Age more or equal than 20 years ( ≥20 )
  • UTAR students

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Male and non-Chinese students
  • Age less than 20 ( <20 )
  • Non- UTAR students

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Ronsenberg Self- Esteem Scale
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline
body image satisfaction questionnaire
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline
Body mass index
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 5, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 25, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

March 31, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 31, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 25, 2016

Last Verified

March 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • U/SERC/85/2015

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