Development and validation of instruments measuring body image and body weight dissatisfaction in South African mothers and their daughters

dc.contributor.authorMciza, Zandile
dc.contributor.authorGoedecke, Julia H
dc.contributor.authorSteyn, Nelia P
dc.contributor.authorCharlton, Karen
dc.contributor.authorPuoane, Thandi
dc.contributor.authorMeltzer, Shelly
dc.contributor.authorLevitt, Naomi S
dc.contributor.authorLambert, Estelle V
dc.date.accessioned2021-10-08T07:15:56Z
dc.date.available2021-10-08T07:15:56Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.description.abstractOBJECTIVE: We sought to validate questionnaires concerning body image perception, body size dissatisfaction and weight-related beliefs in multi-ethnic South African mothers and their daughters. SETTINGS AND SUBJECTS: Girls attending primary school (ages 9-12 years, n = 333) and their mothers (n = 204) were interviewed regarding their demographics and body image. Weight, height and skinfold thicknesses were measured. Body image questions and body mass index (BMI) were compared with silhouettes adapted from the Pathways Study for girls and Stunkard's body image figures for mothers. A Feel-Ideal Difference (FID) index score was created by subtracting the score of the silhouette selected by the participants as 'Ideal' from the one selected as most closely representing their current appearance or 'Feel'. We hypothesised that a higher FID index score would be associated with greater body size dissatisfaction. RESULTS: BMI percentiles in girls (r = 0.46, P < 0.05) and BMI in mothers (r = 0.68, P < 0.05) were positively correlated with the selected silhouettes based on size. Participants who reported feelings of being 'fat' and those who perceived that their family and friends were more dissatisfied with their body size had significantly higher FID index scores. Scores were lower in black than white girls (all P<0.05). No differences were found in FID index scores between ethnic groups of mothers. Internal reliability of the 'thin' and 'fat' belief constructs for girls was demonstrated by standardised Cronbach's alpha values > or = 0.7. CONCLUSION: Silhouettes, FID index, 'fat' and 'thin' belief constructs (in girls) are age-appropriate, culturally sensitive and can be used in further intervention studies to understand body image.
dc.identifier.apacitationMciza, Z., Goedecke, J. H., Steyn, N. P., Charlton, K., Puoane, T., Meltzer, S., ... Lambert, E. V. (2005). Development and validation of instruments measuring body image and body weight dissatisfaction in South African mothers and their daughters. <i>Public Health Nutrition</i>, 8(5), 174 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34728en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationMciza, Zandile, Julia H Goedecke, Nelia P Steyn, Karen Charlton, Thandi Puoane, Shelly Meltzer, Naomi S Levitt, and Estelle V Lambert "Development and validation of instruments measuring body image and body weight dissatisfaction in South African mothers and their daughters." <i>Public Health Nutrition</i> 8, 5. (2005): 174 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34728en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationMciza, Z., Goedecke, J.H., Steyn, N.P., Charlton, K., Puoane, T., Meltzer, S., Levitt, N.S. & Lambert, E.V. et al. 2005. Development and validation of instruments measuring body image and body weight dissatisfaction in South African mothers and their daughters. <i>Public Health Nutrition.</i> 8(5):174 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34728en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn1368-9800
dc.identifier.issn1475-2727
dc.identifier.ris TY - Journal Article AU - Mciza, Zandile AU - Goedecke, Julia H AU - Steyn, Nelia P AU - Charlton, Karen AU - Puoane, Thandi AU - Meltzer, Shelly AU - Levitt, Naomi S AU - Lambert, Estelle V AB - OBJECTIVE: We sought to validate questionnaires concerning body image perception, body size dissatisfaction and weight-related beliefs in multi-ethnic South African mothers and their daughters. SETTINGS AND SUBJECTS: Girls attending primary school (ages 9-12 years, n = 333) and their mothers (n = 204) were interviewed regarding their demographics and body image. Weight, height and skinfold thicknesses were measured. Body image questions and body mass index (BMI) were compared with silhouettes adapted from the Pathways Study for girls and Stunkard's body image figures for mothers. A Feel-Ideal Difference (FID) index score was created by subtracting the score of the silhouette selected by the participants as 'Ideal' from the one selected as most closely representing their current appearance or 'Feel'. We hypothesised that a higher FID index score would be associated with greater body size dissatisfaction. RESULTS: BMI percentiles in girls (r = 0.46, P < 0.05) and BMI in mothers (r = 0.68, P < 0.05) were positively correlated with the selected silhouettes based on size. Participants who reported feelings of being 'fat' and those who perceived that their family and friends were more dissatisfied with their body size had significantly higher FID index scores. Scores were lower in black than white girls (all P<0.05). No differences were found in FID index scores between ethnic groups of mothers. Internal reliability of the 'thin' and 'fat' belief constructs for girls was demonstrated by standardised Cronbach's alpha values > or = 0.7. CONCLUSION: Silhouettes, FID index, 'fat' and 'thin' belief constructs (in girls) are age-appropriate, culturally sensitive and can be used in further intervention studies to understand body image. DA - 2005 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town IS - 5 J1 - Public Health Nutrition LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PY - 2005 SM - 1368-9800 SM - 1475-2727 T1 - Development and validation of instruments measuring body image and body weight dissatisfaction in South African mothers and their daughters TI - Development and validation of instruments measuring body image and body weight dissatisfaction in South African mothers and their daughters UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34728 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/34728
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationMciza Z, Goedecke JH, Steyn NP, Charlton K, Puoane T, Meltzer S, et al. Development and validation of instruments measuring body image and body weight dissatisfaction in South African mothers and their daughters. Public Health Nutrition. 2005;8(5):174 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34728.en_ZA
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.sourcePublic Health Nutrition
dc.source.journalissue5
dc.source.journalvolume8
dc.source.pagination174 - 177
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.1079/PHN2005814
dc.subject.otherAdult
dc.subject.otherBody Constitution
dc.subject.otherBody Image
dc.subject.otherBody Mass Index
dc.subject.otherBody Weight
dc.subject.otherChild
dc.subject.otherFemale
dc.subject.otherHumans
dc.subject.otherMother-Child Relations
dc.subject.otherPersonal Satisfaction
dc.subject.otherPersonality Inventory
dc.subject.otherSelf Concept
dc.subject.otherSexual Maturation
dc.subject.otherSouth Africa
dc.subject.otherSurveys and Questionnaires
dc.titleDevelopment and validation of instruments measuring body image and body weight dissatisfaction in South African mothers and their daughters
dc.typeJournal Article
uct.type.publicationResearch
uct.type.resourceJournal Article
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