Body Dissatisfaction, Distorted Body Image and Disordered Eating Behaviors in University Students: An Analysis from 2017–2022

University students, as young adults, are at risk for Body Dissatisfaction (BD) and Distorted Body Image (DBI), which are related to Disordered Eating Behaviors (DEBs). This study aimed to assess changes in the prevalence of these three conditions over six years; and the associations between them. D...

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Vydané v:International journal of environmental research and public health Ročník 19; číslo 18; s. 11482
Hlavní autori: Jiménez-Limas, Karime, Miranda-Barrera, Verónica Anayansi, Muñoz-Díaz, Karla Fernanda, Novales-Huidobro, Samantha Ruth, Chico-Barba, Gabriela
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:English
Vydavateľské údaje: Switzerland MDPI AG 13.09.2022
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Predmet:
Adolescent
Adult
Anorexia
Body Dissatisfaction
Body image
Body Image - psychology
Body mass index
Bulimia
Eating behavior
Eating disorders
Feeding and Eating Disorders - epidemiology
Female
Humans
Obesity
Overweight
Questionnaires
Self image
Students - psychology
Universities
University students
Variables
Weight control
Women
Young Adult
Young adults
United States > US
Mexico
Body Percept
Body Perception
Distorted Body Image
Disordered Eating Behaviors
Young Adulthood
Body Image
Mexico
Body Dissatisfaction
Desired Body Image
Risky Eating Behaviors
ISSN:1660-4601, 1661-7827, 1660-4601
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Shrnutí:University students, as young adults, are at risk for Body Dissatisfaction (BD) and Distorted Body Image (DBI), which are related to Disordered Eating Behaviors (DEBs). This study aimed to assess changes in the prevalence of these three conditions over six years; and the associations between them. Data was collected through an annual online survey from 2017 to 2022 at a private university in Mexico City. Students between 18–30 years old were invited to participate. Body image-related variables were assessed by the Stunkard’s Silhouettes and Body Mass Index, by self-reported height and weight. Disordered Eating Behaviors were measured by the Brief Disordered Eating Behaviors Questionnaire. A median of 250 students participated per year, with a median age of 21 years old. The prevalence was 63.5–71.7% for BD, 40.4–49.1% for DBI, and 25–38.3% for DEBs. DEBs and BD showed associations during the whole period (OR from 3.6 to 15.9, p ≤ 0.001); as well as DBI with DEBs (OR from 1.9 to 3.3, p < 0.05). Alterations in Body Image and eating behaviors are common conditions, mainly in women and in the young population. Therefore, it is important to promote screening for these conditions, as they usually remain undiagnosed, their prevalence is increasing worldwide, and their impact on physical and mental health has already been acknowledged.
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ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph191811482