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http://dx.doi.org/10.15434/kssh.2014.27.2.80

A Correlational Study of Obesity Stress, Self-esteem and Adaptation to School Life regarding to the Obesity Index of Upper Elementary School Students  

Seo, Hye-Young (Department of Alternative Medicine, Graduate School, Kyonggi University.Baekseok Middle School)
Lee, Do-Young (Department of Nursing, Baekseok University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of School Health / v.27, no.2, 2014 , pp. 80-89 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the correlation between obesity stress, self-esteem, and adaptation to school life according to body mass index of elementary school students in higher grades and to provide basic data for the development of health education programs. Methods: A convenience sampling method was used to select four elementary schools. Self-reporting questionnaires were distributed to the subjects to collect data, which were then analyzed using the SPSS 18.0 program. Results: The higher the obesity index, the more obesity stress the students experienced. Second, the lower the level of obesity, the higher both self-esteem and the level of adjustment to school life were. There was a meaningful correlation between obesity stress, self-esteem, and adjustment to school life. Conclusion: The study results are expected to be useful in serving as a basic material for the development of programs that can improve students' adjustment to school life and self-esteem while reducing their stress caused by obesity.
Keywords
The obesity Index; Obesity stress; Self esteem; School life adaptation;
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