Predictors of Weight-Control Behavior in Healthy Weight and Overweight Korean Middle-Aged Women

Chang, Ae Kyung; Kim, Sun-Hui

doi:10.3390/ijerph19127546

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“…One of the psychological factors that can be related to Corona is self-esteem. Self-esteem is related to dissatisfaction with body image in obese ones who follow weight loss diets (Chang and Kim, 2022). In general, it has been well proven that a decrease in individuals' self-esteem is related to a decrease in their general health level (Hajek and König, 2019) relationship between self-esteem and obesity has not been well proven yet (Fields et al, 2021).…”

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Mental and physical conditions associated with physical inactivity among Farhangian University students during virtual classes: A cross-sectional study

2023

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BackgroundThe level of mobility and general health has decreased among students in virtual classes during COVID-19 pandemic. The present cross-sectional study aims to investigate the mental and physical conditions related to inactivity among the students of Farhangian University during the virtual classes.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study. 475 students (214 females and 261 males) were selected as the statistical sample of the study based on Morgan’s Table from Farhangian University, Iran. The statistical population includes students studying at Farhangian University of Mazandaran province that using Convenience Sampling the sample size based on Morgan’s Table, 475 students consisting of 214 females and 261 males were randomly selected as the statistical sample of the study. The research instruments of this study include International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Saehan Caliper (SH5020), Coopersmith Self-Esteem Scale, Beck Depression Questionnaire, and Nordic Skeletal and Muscular Disorders Questionnaire. For data analysis, independent sample t-test was employed to compare two groups. All analyses were conducted using spss24 software.ResultsWith respect to students’ skeletal-muscular disorders, findings proved that both genders suffered physical conditions during virtual classes. The research findings showed that the average weekly activity level among women is 634 Met/min with a standard deviation of ±281, and the average weekly activity level among men is 472 Met/min with a standard deviation of ±231. Fat percentage by gender, men’s average fat percentage is 47.21% (S. D ± 4.74) and women’s average fat percentage is 31.55% (S. D ± 4.37). Also, the self-esteem scores of male and female students were obtained 29.72 and 29.43, respectively, and the difference between the two was considered significant (p < 0.05). On the other hand, 67% (No. 25) of female students and 32% (No. 12) of male students suffered from high depression. Also, based on students’ skeletal-muscular disorders, findings of our study showed that both genders suffered physical conditions during virtual classes.ConclusionThis study suggests increasing the level of physical activity to reduce body fat mass, increase mental health and reduce skeletal disorders, which can be properly accomplished through university planning and prioritizing the health of male and female students.

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Mental and physical conditions associated with physical inactivity among Farhangian University students during virtual classes: A cross-sectional study

2023

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“…It has been proved that low self-esteem is related to depression, low mental health, and less progress in education (Sánchez-SanSegundo et al, 2022). Self-esteem is related to dissatisfaction with body image in obese individuals who follow weight loss diets (Chang & Kim, 2022). It has been well proven that a decrease in individuals' self-esteem is related to a decrease in their general health level (Hajek & König, 2019).…”

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Investigating Psychic and Body Complications Caused by Inactivity Among Students of University During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Firouzjah¹,

Pourazar²

2023

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Objective: The level of mobility and general health has decreased among students in virtual classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study aims to investigate the mental and physical complications caused by inactivity among the students of Farhangian University during virtual classes. Methods: This was survey research with a cross-sectional design. The statistical population included all male and female students studying at Farhangian University of Mazandaran Province, Iran. According to the determination of the sample size based on the Morgan table, 475 students, consisting of 214 females and 261 males, were randomly selected as the statistical sample of the study. The research instruments include the international physical activity questionnaire, Saehan Caliper (SH5020), the Coopersmith self-esteem scale (1967), the Beck depression questionnaire, and the Nordic skeletal and muscular disorders questionnaire. To analyze the data, we used the independent sample t test to compare the two groups. All analyses were conducted using the SPSS software, version 24. Results: The research findings showed that the average weekly activity level among women was 634±281 MET/min, and the average weekly activity level among men was 472 ±231 MET/min. In terms of fat percentage by gender, men’s average fat percentage was 21.47%±4.74%, and women’s average fat percentage was 31.55%±4.37%. Meanwhile, the self-esteem scores of male and female students were obtained at 29.72 and 29.43, respectively. The difference between the two was considered significant as P<0.05. In addition to these findings, the correlation between self-esteem and activity level was +0.41. On the other hand, 25(67%) female students and 12(32%) male students suffered from high depression. Conclusion: Concerning students’ skeletal-muscular disorders, findings proved that both genders suffered from physical complications during virtual classes. This study suggests increasing the level of physical activity to reduce body fat mass, increase mental health, and reduce skeletal disorders, which can be properly accomplished through university planning and prioritizing the health of male and female students.

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Cognitive and behavioral weight management strategies during the menopausal transition: Insights from the Menopause and Weight Loss (ME-WEL) project

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Pérez-López,

Marôco

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Predictors of Weight-Control Behavior in Healthy Weight and Overweight Korean Middle-Aged Women

Cited by 4 publications

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Mental and physical conditions associated with physical inactivity among Farhangian University students during virtual classes: A cross-sectional study

Mental and physical conditions associated with physical inactivity among Farhangian University students during virtual classes: A cross-sectional study

Investigating Psychic and Body Complications Caused by Inactivity Among Students of University During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cognitive and behavioral weight management strategies during the menopausal transition: Insights from the Menopause and Weight Loss (ME-WEL) project

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