Factors Affecting Body image of Undergraduate Students.
- Author:
Young Hee YOM
1
;
Kyu Eun LEE
Author Information
1. Chung-Ang University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Undergraduate;
Body image;
Self-Esteem
- MeSH:
Body Image;
Data Collection;
Humans;
Korea;
Orientation;
Questionnaires;
Research Design;
Shame
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2011;18(4):452-462
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the factors affecting body image among undergraduate students. METHOD: The research design for this study was a descriptive survey design using a convenience sampling. Data collection was done using self-report questionnaires with 319 undergraduate students located in 3 cities, Seoul, Gangneung and Seosan. Pearson correlation coefficients and hierarchical multiple regression with the SPSS Win 12.0 Program were used to analyze the data. RESULTS: In the hierarchical multiple regression analysis, gender, height, weight and college major were controlled. Body surveillance and body shame significantly predicted 72.3% of appearance orientation. Sociocultural attitudes toward appearance and self-esteem significantly predicted 33.5% of appearance evaluation. Self-esteem and body surveillance significantly predicted 15.9% of health orientation. Self-esteem significantly predicted 23.3% of health evaluation. CONCLUSION: Findings from this study provide a comprehensive understanding of body image and related factors in undergraduate students in Korea. However, further study with a larger random sample and more a detailed research design is necessary.
