association of trans-theoretical model (ttm) based exercise behavior change with body image evaluation among female iranian students

Authors

sahar rostami student research committee, kurdistan university of medical sciences, sanandaj, iran.

arezoo fallahi assistant professor, department of public health, school of health, kurdistan university of medical sciences, sanandaj, iran.

tahereh pashaei assistant professor, department of public health, school of health, kurdistan university of medical sciences, sanandaj, iran.

daem roshani assistant professor, department of public health, school of health, kurdistan university of medical sciences, sanandaj, iran. .

abstract

backgroundbody image is a determinant of individual attractiveness and physical activity among the young people. this study was aimed to assess the association of trans-theoretical model based exercise behavior change with body image evaluation among the female iranian students.materials and methodsthis cross-sectional study was conducted in sanandaj city, iran in 2016. using multistage sampling method, a total of 816 high school female students were included in the study. they completed a three-section questionnaire, including demographic information, trans-theoretical model constructs and body image evaluation. the obtained data were fed into spss version 21.0.  resultsthe results showed more than 60% of participants were in the pre-contemplation and contemplation stages of exercise behavior. the means of perceived self-efficacy, barriers and benefits were found to have a statistically significant difference during the stages of exercise behavior change (p<0.05). moreover, there was a significant correlation between the stages of exercise behavior change and fitness evaluation, fitness orientation, subjective weight and body areas satisfaction subscales (p<0.05). the interaction effect of self-efficacy and body image on exercise behavior were reported to be statistically significant (p<0.05).conclusionthe findings of this study indicated poor physical activity and effect of body image on doing exercise. body image and designing interventions to promote exercise behavior are suggested to be taken into account.

Upgrade to premium to download articles

Sign up to access the full text

Already have an account?login

similar resources

Association of Trans-theoretical Model (TTM) based Exercise Behavior Change with Body Image Evaluation among Female Iranian Students

BackgroundBody image is a determinant of individual attractiveness and physical activity among the young people. This study was aimed to assess the association of Trans-theoretical model based exercise behavior change with body image evaluation among the female Iranian students.Materials and MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in Sanandaj city, Iran in 2016. Using multistage samplin...

full text

Application of the Trans-Theoretical Model (TTM) to Exercise Behavior among Female College Students.

BACKGROUND This study examined the applicability of trans-theoretical model (TTM) to understand exercise behavior among female college students in Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran in 2007. METHODS A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. The dependent variables analyzed were exercise efficacy expectation, decisional balance (pros and cons). The independent variable was s...

full text

application of the trans-theoretical model (ttm) to exercise behavior among female college students

background: this study examined the applicability of trans-theoretical model (ttm) to understand exercise behavior among female college students in hamadan university of medical sciences, iran in 2007. methods: a cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. the dependent variables analyzed were exercise efficacy expectation, decisional balance (pros and cons). the independent variable was s...

full text

The Relationship between Stages of Dental Cleaning Behavior Change Based on Trans-theoretical Model (TTM) with School Role and Social Support in Students

Background Social support and school play a pivotal role in the development of oral health-related behaviors among students. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between stages of dental cleaning behavior change based on Trans-theoretical model with school role and social support in Iranian students. Materials and Methods In a cross-sectional study, 525 male and female student...

full text

The Determination of Physical Activity among Girl Adolescents based on Trans-theoretical model (TTM)

Background It has been proved that physical activity has positive effects for all people. However, low activity is common among adolescents especially girl teenagers. The present study aimed to determine the condition of physical activity among girl adolescents by use of the stages of change derived from Trantheoretical model (TTM). Materials and Methods: This descriptive- analytical investiga...

full text

The Effect of Trans Theoretical Model (TTM) on Exercise Behavior in Pregnant Women Referred to Dehaghan Rural Health Center in

Introduction: Despite numerous benefits of physical activity during pregnancy, it's not common in women, probably due to knowledge deficiency. This study aimed to assess the effect of Trance Theoretical Model (TTM) on physical activity in pregnant women. Methods: In a quasi-experimental study, 100 women referred to Dehaghan health centers in year 2010 were randomly assigned to control and expe...

full text

My Resources

Save resource for easier access later


Journal title:
international journal of pediatrics

جلد ۵، شماره ۳، صفحات ۴۶۱۳-۴۶۲۳

Hosted on Doprax cloud platform doprax.com

copyright © 2015-2023