중학생의 성별에 따른 주관적 체형인식, 비만스트레스 및 식생활 습관과의 관계

Subjective Body Image Perception, Obesity Stress, and Dietary Habits according to Gender among Middle School Students

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship among body image perception, obesity stress, and dietary habits of middle school students. Methods: Data were collected by self-reported questionnaire from 304 middle school students in D city and were analyzed by t-test, Chi-square test, and Pearson correlation coefficient using SPSS/Win 21.0 program. Results: As for the subjective body image perception, female perceived themselves as being fatter than male and recognized the skinny’ as the ideal body shape. Moreover, female had significantly more obesity stress than male. However, there was no significant relationship between male and female in dietary habits. Subjects were more stressed and become worse dietary habits when they perceive themselves as obese. Conclusions: To prevent problems caused by distorted body image perception and to promote a correct subjective body image perception, subjects need an effective educational program on body awareness formation and dietary habits.