International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology
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Zeinab Tawbe

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• Research Article
  Body Image Perception in Association with Healthy Lifestyle Behaviour's in Lebanese Men and Women
  Author(s): Shahrazad Moustafa1, Zeinab Tawbe1, Sarine El Daouk2, Mohamad Al-Iskandarani3, Fatina Sleiman4, Mohamad Koubar3 and Maha Hoteit1 Shahrazad Moustafa1, Zeinab Tawbe1, Sarine El Daouk2, Mohamad Al-Iskandarani3, Fatina Sleiman4, Mohamad Koubar3 and Maha Hoteit1
  
  Background: Body image is an individual’s self-perceptions and attitudes about his or her physical appearance, leading to either satisfaction or dissatisfaction. These self-perceptions can affect lifestyle of both men and women of all ages. Objectives: The purpose of the study is to determine the relationship between body image satisfaction and healthy lifestyles among adults (men and women). Methods: A sample of 400 participants (221 women and 179 men) aged between 18-64 years were randomly recruited for analysis. Anthropometric measurements were collected and the body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Participants completed a questionnaire about body image, health-promoting lifestyle, and physical activity. Results: 60% of participants were of normal BMI, 56% underweight, with 34% were over.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2469-9837.1000201

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