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February 14, 2026Karnataka Pediatric JournalOpen Access

Prevalence and predictors of body image distortion and dissatisfaction among school-going adolescents: A cross-sectional study

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JRJ. RakshithaSKSunil KumarMKM. Santhosh Kumar

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Cross-sectional study examines body image issues in adolescents, highlighting predictors linked to mental health outcomes.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the prevalence of body image distortion and dissatisfaction among adolescents and identify associated factors.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study among 399 adolescents aged 10–16 in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar.
  • Collected data using a structured questionnaire that included sociodemographic and psychological factors.
  • Assessed body image distortion by comparing perceived body image with actual body mass index.
  • Utilized multistage stratified sampling for participant selection.
  • Analyzed data using Statistical Package for Social Sciences v. 25.
  • 58.4% of participants were below 13 years, and 59.1% were boys.
  • Significant associations were found between body image distortion and factors like screen time (χ 2 = 47.98) and media use (χ 2 = 39.58).
  • Body dissatisfaction correlated with screen time (χ 2 = 145.1) and exercise (χ 2 = 64.5).
  • Demographic factors like gender and self-esteem showed no significant impact on body image issues.

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Rakshitha et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699011032ccff479cfe57594https://doi.org/10.25259/kpj_63_2025
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