Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology 2006;12(3):56-70.
여대생들의 신체이미지 인식과 불만족 관련요인
김희진, 김창국
A Study on the Factors Related to Self Body Image Perception and Dissatisfaction of Women College Students
Hee Jin Kim, Chang Kuk Kim
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine and investigate, the self body image perception and dissatisfaction of female college students and related factors. The data were collected and analyzed from 142 female college students using a structured and self-administrated questionnaire. The following results were obtained. The percentages of female college students distorted body image perception were 57.6%, and normal body image perception were 42.4%. As Contour Drawing Rating Scale, the mean level of current body image scale were 5.28, the mean level of ideal body image scale were 3.70 and mean body image dissatisfaction were 1.68, each. Significantly different factors between normal and distorted body image perception group were body image dissatisfaction and self out figure interest. As multiple linear regression results, the factors significantly related to body image dissatisfaction of distorted body image perception group included higher level of self-obesity perception, depression, and self out figure interest. As performing a health education about body image and obesity, there are some essential points for correcting distorted body image. Obesity woman is valuated not by appearance, but by ability, and not by outer-figure, but by inner-figure. Woman of distorted body image perception should be educated to perceive their real body image by BMI and other scientific indices. Surrounding persons should be educated as well as a subject of education.
Key Words: body image, distorted body image, body image dissatisfaction, obesity


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