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Table 2 Perception of one’s own body and self in the BGA group and in the K group

From: The relationship between rigorous perception of one’s own body and self, unhealthy eating behavior and a high risk of anorexic readiness: a predictor of eating disorders in the group of female ballet dancers and artistic gymnasts at the beginning of their career

Perception of one’s own body and self

BGA

n = 60 (%)

K

n = 60 (%)

P

(Chi2)

OR for BGA

(95% CI)

Overestimation of body size

25

18

0.032*

1.484 (0.612–3.602)

Dissatisfaction with body weight

22

18

0.581

1.232 (0.498–3.049)

Lack of a sense of proportionality of one's own body

27

35

0.323

0.675 (0.307–1.486)

Control body weight and dimensions

65

67

0.847

0.861 (0.399–1.854)

The belief that the appearance is of great importance in achieving life success

43

30

0.129

1.667 (0.778–3.569)

Need to improve appearance/body

37

18

0.025*

2.769* (1.190–6.442)

Feel depressed and dissatisfied with themselves

33

37

0.702

0.863 (0.404–1.844)

Wanting to be the best in many areas of life

70

42

0.002*

3.267* (1.525–6.997)

  1. *p ≤ 0.05—statistical significance; the Pearson’s chi-square test or the Wald test (OR values)