Physical Characteristics and Body Image of Japanese Female University Long-Distance Runners
While female long-distance runners are considered to have strong body dissatisfaction and body concerns, body-image research that incorporates detailed anthropometric and body composition parameters is still limited. The present study therefore investigates the physical characteristics and body imag...
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| description | While female long-distance runners are considered to have strong body dissatisfaction and body concerns, body-image research that incorporates detailed anthropometric and body composition parameters is still limited. The present study therefore investigates the physical characteristics and body image of Japanese female long-distance runners and explores the factors that influence their body image. Detailed anthropometric and body composition assessment using a dual-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (DFBIA) was conducted on 30 Japanese female university long-distance runners. In addition, a questionnaire that included the Body Satisfaction Scale (BSS) and the Ben-Tovim Walker Body Attitudes Questionnaire (BAQ) was administered. On average, the participants had relatively low body mass index (BMI) and percentage body fat (%BF) (BMI: 18.3 ± 1.6 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; %BF: 19.7 ± 4.4%), but about 50–60% of them perceived themselves as being fat or having an excessive level of %BF. Their BSS scores were not associated with their measured physique. However, the anthropometric variables of the limbs were associated with the BAQ and its subscales. There was no single source that the majority referred to obtain information on their body, and performance was the only reason for their increased body concern. In order to better understand the factors that influence their body dissatisfaction and the effects of providing accurate information on behaviour modification, further investigation is warranted. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-86ccd046106647d3b1c4bc89f8c6adba2023-11-18T07:32:10ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-05-011311644210.3390/app13116442Physical Characteristics and Body Image of Japanese Female University Long-Distance RunnersMasaharu Kagawa0Sayumi Iwamoto1Kazuko Ishikawa-Takata2Masako Ota3Institute of Nutrition Sciences, Kagawa Nutrition University, Saitama 350-0288, JapanFaculty of Health and Sports Sciences, Toyo University, Tokyo 115-8650, JapanFaculty of Applied Biosciences, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Tokyo 156-8502, JapanFaculty of Health and Sports Sciences, Toyo University, Tokyo 115-8650, JapanWhile female long-distance runners are considered to have strong body dissatisfaction and body concerns, body-image research that incorporates detailed anthropometric and body composition parameters is still limited. The present study therefore investigates the physical characteristics and body image of Japanese female long-distance runners and explores the factors that influence their body image. Detailed anthropometric and body composition assessment using a dual-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (DFBIA) was conducted on 30 Japanese female university long-distance runners. In addition, a questionnaire that included the Body Satisfaction Scale (BSS) and the Ben-Tovim Walker Body Attitudes Questionnaire (BAQ) was administered. On average, the participants had relatively low body mass index (BMI) and percentage body fat (%BF) (BMI: 18.3 ± 1.6 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; %BF: 19.7 ± 4.4%), but about 50–60% of them perceived themselves as being fat or having an excessive level of %BF. Their BSS scores were not associated with their measured physique. However, the anthropometric variables of the limbs were associated with the BAQ and its subscales. There was no single source that the majority referred to obtain information on their body, and performance was the only reason for their increased body concern. In order to better understand the factors that influence their body dissatisfaction and the effects of providing accurate information on behaviour modification, further investigation is warranted.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/11/6442femaleslong-distance runnersathletesJapanesebody imageanthropometry |
| spellingShingle | Masaharu Kagawa Sayumi Iwamoto Kazuko Ishikawa-Takata Masako Ota Physical Characteristics and Body Image of Japanese Female University Long-Distance Runners Applied Sciences females long-distance runners athletes Japanese body image anthropometry |
| title | Physical Characteristics and Body Image of Japanese Female University Long-Distance Runners |
| title_full | Physical Characteristics and Body Image of Japanese Female University Long-Distance Runners |
| title_fullStr | Physical Characteristics and Body Image of Japanese Female University Long-Distance Runners |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physical Characteristics and Body Image of Japanese Female University Long-Distance Runners |
| title_short | Physical Characteristics and Body Image of Japanese Female University Long-Distance Runners |
| title_sort | physical characteristics and body image of japanese female university long distance runners |
| topic | females long-distance runners athletes Japanese body image anthropometry |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/11/6442 |
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