The effect of self-esteem of obese and non-obese individuals on the body perception and the life quality

Authors : Dilek Güneş, Fatoş Uncu, Zeki Mamur

Pages : 77-82

Doi:10.35514/mtd.2024.97

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Publication Date : 2023-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: In this study, we planned to investigate the effect of self-esteem on the body perception and life quality of obese and non-obese individuals. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive-relational study. The sample of the study was determined as 200 people. The Introductive Questionnaire, Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, Body Perception Scale, and 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) were used to collect the data. In addition to descriptive statistical methods, ANOVA, Student t-tests, and correlation tests were used. Results: Compared to obese people, self-esteem was found to be higher in non-obese people, and their body perceptions were higher. When SF-36 of obese and non-obese individuals were compared, there was a significant difference between subdimension scores of the physical function and social function. Conclusion: It was found that the self-esteem of obese and non-obese individuals positively affects body perception and life quality.
Keywords : Obezite, Benlik Saygısı, Beden Algısı, Yaşam Kalitesi