scholarly journals A computer-graphic technique for the study of body size perception and body types

1999 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 446-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip J. Benson ◽  
Joanne L. Emery ◽  
Martin J. Tovée ◽  
Esther M. Cohen-tovée
Keyword(s):  
Body Size ◽  
Computer Graphic ◽  
Size Perception ◽  
Body Size Perception

Adolescent Gender Differences in Weight, Activity, and Body-Size Perception

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith R. Mccalla ◽  
Katie E. Chipungu ◽  
Patrice G. Saab ◽  
Amanda J. Countryman ◽  
Erin N. Etzel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Size Perception ◽  
Body Size Perception

scholarly journals Ethnic and racial differences in body size perception and satisfaction

Body Image ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren W. Kronenfeld ◽  
Lauren Reba-Harrelson ◽  
Ann Von Holle ◽  
Mae Lynn Reyes ◽  
Cynthia M. Bulik
Keyword(s):  
Body Size ◽  
Racial Differences ◽  
Size Perception ◽  
Body Size Perception

Comparison of Three Psychophysical Techniques for Estimating Body-Size Perception

1995 ◽  
Vol 80 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1379-1390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick M. Gardner ◽  
Leifann C. Jones ◽  
Eric D. Bokenkamp
Keyword(s):  
Body Size ◽  
Response Bias ◽  
Size Perception ◽  
Systematic Bias ◽  
Size Distortion ◽  
Estimation Task ◽  
Detection Analysis ◽  
Body Size Perception ◽  
Signal Detection Analysis ◽  
Method Of Adjustment

Perception of body size was recorded for 63 university students ( M age = 25.3 yr., 41 women) who estimated their own body size using three methods. Using the method of adjustment, subjects over- or underestimated their body size. A signal-detection analysis indicated that subjects were sensitive to detecting a 4% distortion in body size and that there was no systematic bias for reporting distortion as present or absent. Scores on the adaptive probit estimation task were significantly correlated with values for point of subjective equality and the size judgements with the method of adjustment. Over-all, this experiment demonstrated adaptive probit estimation as a reliable indicator of perceived body size, sensitivity in detecting size distortion, and response bias in making body-size judgements.

scholarly journals Nutrition Labeling Usage Influences Blood Markers in Body-Size Self-Conscious Individuals: The Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2013–2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5769
Author(s):  
Su Yeon Kye ◽  
Kyu-Tae Han ◽  
Sung Hoon Jeong ◽  
Jin Young Choi
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Size ◽  
National Health ◽  
Size Perception ◽  
Nutrition Labeling ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Body Size Perception ◽  
Individual Body

This study analyzed the effects of nutrition labeling and examined whether nutrition labeling usage influences the levels of blood markers, such as high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and triglyceride (TG) in body-size self-conscious individuals. The dependent variables were HDL-C and TG; the independent variables were the respondents’ awareness of nutrition labeling use, sociodemographic factors, perceived health status, stress, lifestyle, frequency of eating out, family history of hyperlipidemia, survey year, body mass index, total energy intake, and cholesterol levels. Body-size perception was assessed by matching body mass index with subjective body-shape recognition using data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2018). Differences were observed in HDL-C and TG levels according to nutrition labeling usage and body-image perception. The group that recognized body image correctly showed high HDL-C and low TG levels when they actively used nutrition labeling, whereas the group that recognized body image incorrectly showed no significant changes in HDL-C and TG levels even when actively using nutrition labeling. The standard nutritional information, which does not consider individual body-size perceptions, has a restrictive effect. Policies should be developed towards tailored intervention strategies considering individual body-size perception.

scholarly journals Poor Perception of Body Weight Category amongst the Overweight and Obese with Chronic Hepatitis C: A Target for Intervention

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Venessa Pattullo ◽  
Nour Alkazaz ◽  
Sanjeev Sockalingam ◽  
E. Jenny Heathcote
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Chronic Hepatitis ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Chronic Hepatitis C ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Size Perception ◽  
Weight Category ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Body Size Perception

Obesity in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is associated with adverse hepatic and metabolic outcomes. This prospective study evaluates the agreement between self-perceived body weight (BW) status and measured body mass index (BMI) category and factors associated with its underestimation in CHC. Body size perception was measured with the Contour Drawing Rating Scale. Two hundred and seventy-three patients with CHC (overweight 45%, obese 18%) participated in this study. Although both overweight and obese demonstrated good body size perception, agreement between perceived BW and measured BMI categories was poor (κ=0.315, 95% CI 0.231–0.399); 33% of overweight/obese respondents considered themselves normal or underweight. Male gender (OR 2.84) and overweight (OR 2.42) or obese BMI (OR 14.19) were associated with underestimation of BW category. Targeted interventions are needed to improve body weight perception, thereby enhancing the uptake of health advice on management of excess body weight in CHC.

Body Image Satisfaction Among Blacks

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanette Gustat ◽  
Thomas W. Carton ◽  
Amir A. Shahien ◽  
Lori Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Size Perception ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Ideal Image ◽  
Body Size Perception ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Actual Size

Satisfaction with body image is a factor related to health outcomes. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between body image satisfaction and body size perception in an urban, Black community sample in New Orleans, Louisiana. Only 42.2% of respondents were satisfied with their body image and 44.1% correctly perceived their body size. Most respondents chose an ideal image in the normal body mass index range with over half choosing an ideal image smaller than their actual size. Misperception was greatest among the heaviest respondents. Females, those who overestimated their size, those with an education beyond high school, and those who were active in order to lose weight were less likely to be satisfied ( p < .001). Those who were active but not trying to lose weight were more likely to be satisfied ( p < .001). This suggests that perception of and satisfaction with body size may play a role in health behavior decisions.

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