Abstract
Objectives: To examine the association of smoking and gender with body image satisfaction, perceived stress, and self-esteem in young adults. Methods: Respondents completed a survey consisting of Perceived Stress Scale, Body-Areas Satisfaction Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule. Current smokers (n=483) and never smokers (n=973) are included. Results: Smoking and female gender were independently associated with higher perceived stress (P<0.001). Female gender was associated with lower body image satisfaction and lower self-esteem (P<0.001). Current smoking was associated with lower self-esteem (P=0.007). Conclusion: Smoking treatment should include stress management and self-esteem and body image improvement.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 322-333 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | American journal of health behavior |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2006 |
Keywords
- Body image satisfaction
- Self-esteem
- Smoking
- Stress
- Young adults