Convergence Relationships among Body-esteem, Obesity Stress, Self-esteem, Weight Control Behavior in High School Girls

Yang, Seung-Kyoung; Ha, Yeongmi; Jung, Mi-Ra

doi:10.14400/jdc.2017.15.3.237

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“…What is more, selfesteem acted as a significant mediator in the relationship between perceived stress and life satisfaction. The negative relationship between self-esteem and stress has been confirmed in many studies, which indicate that the lower the self-esteem is, the higher is the level of perceived stress (Dolatian et al, 2013;Hwang, 2021). Self-esteem is important for well-being and is associated with a positive attitude towards oneself and one's own life.…”

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Perceived stress and life satisfaction in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: the mediating role of fear of childbirth and self-esteem

Gerymski,

Dymecka,

Iszczuk

et al. 2023

Health Psychology Report

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BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the functioning and well-being of pregnant women. Negative feelings during pregnancy and the difficult pandemic situation may be the reason behind the perceived fear of childbirth, which can nega-tively affect the pregnant women’s life satisfaction. On the other hand, some protective factors, such as self-esteem, might mediate the relationship between perceived stress and well-being in pregnant women.Participants and procedureOur study aimed to determine the relationship between perceived stress, fear of childbirth, self-esteem and life satisfaction. A total of 262 Polish pregnant women participated in this study. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Fear of Childbirth Scale (KLP II), Self-Esteem Scale (SES) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were used in the study.ResultsThe results showed that perceived stress, fear of childbirth and self-esteem acted as significant predictors of life satisfaction in the tested group of pregnant women. Additionally, fear of childbirth and self-esteem played a mediational role in the relationship between perceived stress and life satisfaction.ConclusionsAccording to Diener’s concept, life satisfaction is an important component of one’s subjective well-being and health. There-fore, it is important to analyse factors that may mediate the impact of stress on pregnant women’s life satisfaction. The present results might suggest that during pregnancy and preparation for childbirth, women should be provided with appro-priate psychological care. Support from medical and psychological specialists, as well as from relatives, can reduce the level of perceived fears and strengthen personal resources. Based on the present results, we conclude that the fear of childbirth and the self-esteem of pregnant women should not be underestimated, as they are important predictors of their life satisfaction.

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Perceived stress and life satisfaction in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: the mediating role of fear of childbirth and self-esteem

Gerymski,

Dymecka,

Iszczuk

et al. 2023

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Factors Related to the Weight Control Practices of Korean Adults

Lee

Hong

2021

Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome

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Background: Maintenance of proper weight can help protect against chronic diseases. This study investigated the weight control practices of Korean adults and associated factors. Methods:Secondary data from a nationwide cross-sectional survey of the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2016 to 2018 were analyzed. Subjects were aged 21 to 80 years (n=14,661). The influences of socio-demographic characteristics, health status, health behaviors, and perception of body image on weight control efforts were identified.Results: Women (odds ratio [OR], 1.191; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.723-2.210), city dwellers (OR, 1.229; 95% CI, 1.097-1.377), those who had a middle school or higher level of education (OR, from 1.281 to 1.525), individuals who perceived themselves to be healthy or in fairly health (OR, from 1.103 to 1.257), those with high blood pressure (OR, 1.244; 95% CI, 1.104-1.401), normal or obese body mass index (BMI; OR from 2.579 to 4.430), non-smokers (OR, 1.373; 95% CI, 1.192-1.582), and those who drank alcohol (OR, 1.174; 95% CI, 1.057-1.305) made more weight loss efforts than other individuals. Regardless of actual BMI, if someone perceived themselves to be obese or normal weight (OR, from 4.324 to 10.884), they made more effort to reduce their weight than those individuals who perceived themselves to be underweight. Conclusions:Weight control is a positive behavior for people with high BMI. However, those individuals with a normal weight who believe they are obese may require further education. It is also necessary to monitor and address the lack of weight control efforts in rural residents and that there is a need for weight control counseling and support for people with high blood pressure and diabetes.Various related causes should be considered and community-wide efforts be made to support people who need weight control.

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Convergence Relationships among Body-esteem, Obesity Stress, Self-esteem, Weight Control Behavior in High School Girls

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Perceived stress and life satisfaction in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: the mediating role of fear of childbirth and self-esteem

Perceived stress and life satisfaction in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: the mediating role of fear of childbirth and self-esteem

Factors Related to the Weight Control Practices of Korean Adults

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