Journal of Community Nutrition

The Korean Society of Community Nutrition (대한지역사회영양학회)
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Vanity and Body Shaping Management of Middle School, High School, and College Female Students in Ulsan City

  • Seo, Jeong-Hee (Department of Child & Family Welfare, University of Ulsan)
  • Published : 2006.09.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine and understand the level of vanity and body shaping management and the relationships among related variables. The data were collected from about 140 middle school girls, 186 high school girls, and 194 college female students in Ulsan City using a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire included questions such as general characteristics of the subjects, vanity, and body shaping management. There were statistically significant differences in the 4 vanity sub-scales except physical concern and the body shaping management among the school groups(middle school, high school, college) and socio-economic status groups(low, middle, high). Socio-economic status, physical concern and view, and age were affected significantly on the body shaping management. Moderate vanity and body shaping management can prevent obesity and motivate personal development. A nutrition education program for excessive groups in the vanity and body shaping management needs to be developed.

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