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.
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.
Authors: Nancy Downing; Megan M Smith; Leigh J Beglinger; James Mills; Kevin Duff; Kelly C Rowe; Eric Epping; Jane S Paulsen Journal: Psychol Health Date: 2011-06-21
Authors: Assaf Oshri; Seth J Schwartz; Jennifer B Unger; Josephine A Kwon; Sabrina E Des Rosiers; Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati; Elma I Lorenzo-Blanco; David Córdova; Daniel W Soto; Karina M Lizzi; Juan A Villamar; José Szapocznik Journal: J Youth Adolesc Date: 2014-09-14