Title of article
Dieting behaviours, obesity and predictors of dieting among female college students at Palestinian universities
Author/Authors
Bayyari, W.D. University of Arkansas - Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance, USA , Henry, L.J. University of Arkansas - Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance,, USA , Jones, C. University of Arkansas - Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance, USA
From page
30
To page
36
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore dieting practices of female Palestinian college students. Participants (n = 410) were selected by cluster-sampling from 4 Palestinian universities. A regression model investigated dieting using: body mass index (BMI); body satisfaction; self-esteem; dress style; exercise; sociocultural factors; residence; strength of faith; perceived impact of weight on social interaction; and number of previous times dieting. Significant predictors of dieting were low body satisfaction, number of previous dieting times, perceived media pressure, regular exercising, BMI, and perceived impact of weight on social interaction. The model accounted for 45% of the variance in dieting. Body satisfaction was not significantly correlated with self-esteem or strength of faith, which indicates that “internalization of thinness” may be becoming evident among populations in certain developing countries, as in “Western” countries.
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Record number
2643634
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