An association between body image dissatisfaction and digit ratio among Chinese children and adolescents

Yuan, Yongting; Hu, Jian; Sun, Lirong; Zhang, Yifei; Wang, Bangxuan; Yao, Rongying; Han, Hongya; Fu, Lianguo

doi:10.1038/s41598-021-84711-x

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“…For example, sex differences in 2D:4D tend to be larger from hand photocopy assessments than they are from direct caliper measurements (Hönekopp & Watson, 2010). The magnitude of 2D:4D sex differences in our study is comparable to that in other studies that used direct caliper measurements (Austin et al, 2002;Barrett et al, 2021;Liu et al, 2012;Manning et al, 2009;Portnoy et al, 2015;Yuan et al, 2021) but smaller than that from studies that used hand photocopies (Berenbaum et al, 2009;Knickmeyer et al, 2011;Lutchmaya et al, 2004;Manning et al, 2000Manning et al, , 2004Millet & Dewitte, 2006;Putz et al, 2004;Wong & Hines, 2016). Few studies of 2D:4D and behavior have used direct caliper measurements, and among those that did, associations were not consistently found in both sexes, both hands, or in the expected directions, similar to our results (Austin et al, 2002;Barrett et al, 2021;Liu et al, 2012;Portnoy et al, 2015;Stevenson et al, 2007).…”

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“…The measurements had high ICCs, indicating adequate reliability. Additionally, there was indirect evidence of internal validity, since the 2D:4D sex differences were similar to those in previous studies that also utilized caliper measurements (Austin et al, 2002;Liu et al, 2012;Manning et al, 2009;Yuan et al, 2021). Third, we employed an outcome assessment instrument, the YSR questionnaire, that has been validated in populations similar to ours (Ivanova et al, 2007).…”

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Associations of the digit ratio with adolescent behavior problems are inconsistent with an intrauterine androgenic origin

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A low second-to-fourth digit ratio (2D:4D) is a purported biomarker of increased intrauterine androgenic exposure, presumably linked to postnatal behavior. We aimed to examine the associations between 2D:4D and adolescence behavior problems expected from high (externalizing and attention problems) or low (internalizing problems) prenatal androgen exposure. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 1042 Colombian schoolchildren aged 11–18 y. We examined whether caliper-assessed 2D:4D was associated with behavior problems per the Youth Self-Report questionnaire. Mean problem standardized score point differences were estimated between hand- and sex-specific quintiles of 2D:4D with use of multivariable linear regression. Lower right-hand 2D:4D was associated with decreased externalizing and internalizing behavior problem scores. Corresponding lowest-to-median quintile adjusted mean differences (95% CI) were −4.6 (−7.5, −1.7) and −3.5 (−6.4, −0.6) points in boys; and −3.4 (−5.9, −0.9) and −3.5 (−6.2, −0.8) points in girls. Lower right-hand 2D:4D was also related to less attention and thought problems in boys, and to less social problems among girls. Associations were nonlinear, apparent only below 2D:4D medians, and stronger with the right than the left hand. In conclusion, right-hand 2D:4D is related to behavior problems in adolescence in directions that are not fully consistent with an androgenic exposure origin.

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Associations of the digit ratio with adolescent behavior problems are inconsistent with an intrauterine androgenic origin

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“…The results of this study showed that there was no significant difference in BSQS between boys and girls, however, the BSQS in boys with stage III was lower than that in boys with stage I. Our previous studies based on the same participants showed that there were no significant difference in body shape dissatisfaction score between girls and boys, were significant differences in gender dissatisfaction score, sexual organ dissatisfaction score in different puberty stages, 13 which may be because of the different scales (Teenage body image annoyance questionnaire (TBIAQ) and Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ)) used for body image dissatisfaction. This is consistent with other previous findings that body image dissatisfaction tends to decline with advancing puberty in boys but not in girls.…”

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Body Image Dissatisfaction and Aggressive Behavior Among Chinese Children at Different Pubdertal Stages: A Path Analysis

Peng¹,

Cao²,

Wang³

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Background Body image dissatisfaction and aggressive behavior have become important public health problem in children and adolescents, and body image dissatisfaction may increase the occurrence of aggressive behavior. The aim of this study was to explore the correlation between body image dissatisfaction and aggressive behavior among Chinese children in different developmental stages. Methods The stratified cluster sampling method was used to effectively survey 518 children aged 8–15 years. The Body Shape Questionnaire and the Buss-Warren Aggressive Questionnaire scale were used to measure body image dissatisfaction and aggressive behavior. Pubertal development stages were divided into three stages according to Tanner criteria. Results There was a main correlation path of body image dissatisfaction - hostility - anger - indirect aggression - physical aggression in boys with stage I and stage II and in girls with stage I and stage III. In addition, there were direct paths of hostility - indirect aggression, hostility - verbal aggression, anger - physical aggression, and anger - verbal aggression in boys with stage I; hostility - indirect aggression, hostility - verbal aggression, and anger - physical aggression in boys with stage II and in girls with stage I; and anger - physical aggression, and anger - verbal aggression in girls with stage III. Conclusion Body image dissatisfaction might positively correlate with aggression through hostility among Chinese children and adolescents, and their association paths were different in different puberty stages.

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“…This study excluded participants with any primary or further endocrine condition, to prevent any potential interference with expression of digit ratios, as a result of underlying pathology. 49 However, in a pediatric population it is possible that conditions such as these may not have yet been diagnosed but could impact 2D:4D ratio measurements. Furthermore, there is a wide variation in age range, with our participants ranging from 2 to 16 years old.…”

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An Investigation of the Relationship Between the Second-to-Fourth Digit Ratio and Sagittal Synostosis

O'Sullivan¹,

Bollard²,

O'Sullivan³

et al. 2022

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

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Background: The most common presentation of nonsyndromic craniosynostosis is that of the sagittal suture. Amongst this subgroup there is a significant male preponderance. Although the etiology is largely unknown, androgen exposure in utero has been suggested as a contributing factor. The second-to-fourth digit ratio (2D:4D) is a sexually dimorphic trait, reflective of the levels of androgen and estrogen exposure in utero, with a lower 2D:4D ratio associated with higher androgen exposure. This study aimed to examine the difference in 2D:4D ratio between participants with sagittal synostosis (SS) and gender- matched controls, hypothesizing that alterations in androgen exposure would be reflected in participants’ 2D:4D ratio. Method: Participants with nonsyndromic SS and gender-matched controls were prospectively recruited from outpatients clinics. Photographs were taken of the right hand, and 3 independent researchers measured the length of the fingers and 2D:4D ratio, with the mean 2D:4D ratio then calculated. Results: Fifty-six participants were recruited to both groups, with 35 males and 21 females in each. The mean age of the study and control groups were 5.6 and 6.3 years, respectively. There was no difference in the 2D:4D ratio between groups overall (P = 0.126). However, males with SS had a significantly higher 2D:4D ratio in comparison to male controls (0.969 ± 0.379 versus 0.950 ± 0.354, P = 0.038). Conclusions: Our results suggest that 1 single hormonal pathway is not responsible for suture fusion. Subsequently we consider that an imbalance between testosterone and estrogen signaling may contribute to the development of sagittal craniosynostosis.

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An association between body image dissatisfaction and digit ratio among Chinese children and adolescents

Cited by 8 publications

References 45 publications

Associations of the digit ratio with adolescent behavior problems are inconsistent with an intrauterine androgenic origin

Associations of the digit ratio with adolescent behavior problems are inconsistent with an intrauterine androgenic origin

Body Image Dissatisfaction and Aggressive Behavior Among Chinese Children at Different Pubdertal Stages: A Path Analysis

An Investigation of the Relationship Between the Second-to-Fourth Digit Ratio and Sagittal Synostosis

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