Body image perception, eating attitude and influence of media among undergraduate students of medical college in Delhi: a cross sectional study

Sharma, Manila; Singh, Sunil Kumar; Tiwari, Poornima; Chauhan, Nitesh

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20195529

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“…Table 1 shows the descriptive statistics of the study variables. Participants indicated higher body dissatisfaction (22.81 ± 9.261) when compared to previous research among Indians conducted pre-lockdown (20.43 ± 8.69) (Sharma et al, 2019). The fat talk levels were however lower (18.61 ± 6.701) compared to American undergraduate women (22.48 ± 3.69) (Ambwani et al, 2017).…”

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RETRACTED: ‘Weighty woes’: Impact of fat talk and social influences on body dissatisfaction among Indian women during the pandemic

Ahuja¹,

Khandelwal

Banerjee

2021

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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Background: Psychosocial offshoots of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have extended to body dissatisfaction, especially among women. Factors such as increased social media exposure, weight gain memes, and peer conversations about appearance during lockdown might be the potential contributing factors, which need further exploration. The study examined the contribution of ‘fat talk’ and societal influences in determining body dissatisfaction among Indian women. The likely content of the ‘fat talk’ during the lockdown was also analyzed. Methods: The study followed a cross-sectional online based design. Participants comprised of 265 women, aged 15 to 50 years. The Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ-8c), Sociocultural Attitudes toward Appearance Questionnaire (SATAQ-3), and Negative Body Talk Scale were used to measure body satisfaction, societal influences, and fat talk respectively. Further, participants were asked to respond to a friend’s comment about her supposed weight gain in the pandemic (fat talk). Results: Fat talk, social influence, weight, and age were significantly correlated with body dissatisfaction. Multiple Regression models indicated that fat talk, social influence, weight, and age accounted for 53.33% of the variance in body satisfaction. Thematic analysis of responses to fat-talk conversations revealed two dominant themes: focus on exercise and diet, as well as acknowledging weight gain and normalizing it in the context of the pandemic. Conclusion: Fat talk amongst peers, societal influence and body-image stereotypes were the most potent contributors in determining body dissatisfaction among Indian women during the pandemic, which can contribute to significant dysfunction. These factors need addressal in the socio-cultural context through health campaigns, interpersonal strategies, and more positive and constructive forms of weight and body image-related communication.

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“…The total score was calculated by adding each item score (ranging from 30 to 150). This scale has been used in the Indian context, and has shown high reliability, internal consistency, and convergent validity (Warren et al, 2013;Sharma et al, 2019). The Cronbach alpha calculated for the present study was 0.925.…”

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RETRACTED: ‘Weighty woes’: Impact of fat talk and social influences on body dissatisfaction among Indian women during the pandemic

Ahuja¹,

Khandelwal

Banerjee

2021

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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“…In a study of university students who lived in the east of Turkey, the authors reported that 20.8% of students tend to eating behaviors disorder (Devran, 2014). It was determined that 21.1% of the medical students were prone to eating behavior disorder in the study conducted by Sharma et al (2019). University students are a group at risk due to changes in lifestyle and nutritional habits.…”

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The effect of Internet addiction on eating attitude and body image in university students

Ayran

Süleyman

Avci

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Child Adoles Psych Nursing

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Problem The research was carried out to determine the effect of internet addiction on eating attitude and body perception. Methods This study is descriptive, conducted with undergraduate students (n = 400) in a university in eastern Turkey. The data were collected by using Descriptive Questionnaire, Young Internet Addiction Test—Short‐Form (YIAT‐SF), Eating Attitude Test 26 (EAT‐26), and Body Cathexis Scale (BCS). In addition, students' height and weight measurements were collected. Findings It was determined that there was positively at a very weak level a significant correlation between YIAT‐SF total score and EAT‐26 total score. There was a negative, weak significant correlation between the total score of YIAT‐SF and the BCS total score (p < 0.05). Conclusions In students, internet addiction is related to eating behavior disorder and reduces satisfaction with body image. For this reason, education programs should be organized by health professionals to prevent internet addiction and psychological and physiological problems related to excessive internet use.

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“…The study titled "Body image perception, eating attitude and influence of media among undergraduate students of medical college in Delhi: a cross sectional study" was conducted by Sharma, Singh, Tiwari, and Chauhan (2019). The aim of the study is to determine body image perception, abnormal eating attitudes and the role of the media among undergraduate students of a medical school in Delhi, India.…”

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Investigation of the relationship between attitude and impression management in university students

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2020

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Purpose-The aim of this study is to reveal the relationship between attitude and impression management based on their thoughts on impression management while revealing the relationship between attitude and impression management among university students. Methodology-For this purpose, a survey was conducted with students within the body of Trakya University, Keşan Yusuf School of Applied Sciences, and the results were evaluated. Findings-According to the results obtained, between the "Positive Approach" sub-dimension towards attitude and "Self Promotion" for the impression management sub-dimension, it is positive, moderate and significant; It is understood that there is a positive, strong and meaningful relationship between the "Negative Approach" sub-dimension towards attitude and "Intimidation" towards the impression management subdimension. Conclusion-Accordingly, the students who show "Positive Approach" adopt the impression management of "Self Promotion"; It is revealed that the students who have a "Negative Approach" have adopted the impression management of " Intimidation".

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Body image perception, eating attitude and influence of media among undergraduate students of medical college in Delhi: a cross sectional study

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RETRACTED: ‘Weighty woes’: Impact of fat talk and social influences on body dissatisfaction among Indian women during the pandemic

RETRACTED: ‘Weighty woes’: Impact of fat talk and social influences on body dissatisfaction among Indian women during the pandemic

The effect of Internet addiction on eating attitude and body image in university students

Investigation of the relationship between attitude and impression management in university students

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