Original paper
Prevalence of body image dissatisfaction among youth in the United Arab Emirates: gender, age, and body mass index differences
Abstract
The term body image dissatisfaction (BID) describes the negative perceptions that a person carries about his or her own body. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of BID among youth in the UAE and how it is affected by three variables: sex, age, and body mass index (BMI). Participants were 728 UAE federal university students who responded to the Body Shape Questionnaire. Results indicated that 36.7% of students are dissatisfied with...
Paper Details
Title
Prevalence of body image dissatisfaction among youth in the United Arab Emirates: gender, age, and body mass index differences
Published Date
Mar 1, 2021
Journal
Volume
42
Issue
2
Pages
1317 - 1326
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