Table 4 Mean and standard deviation (SD) for subscale and total scores of the body image scale for youth (BISY) in boys and girls
From: Development and validation of the body image scale for youth (BISY)
Scores | Boys (n = 422) | Girls (n = 435) | p value* |
|---|---|---|---|
Personal characteristics and strategies | 24.8 ± 17.8 | 31.4 ± 22.5 | < 0.001 |
Priority on health and spiritually | 14.5 ± 16.9 | 21.6 ± 20.3 | < 0.001 |
Appearance importance in the future | 24.9 ± 22.1 | 34.5 ± 22.9 | < 0.001 |
Appearance importance in social interactions | 67.4 ± 24.8 | 60.7 ± 25.9 | < 0.001 |
Perceived cultural values | 76.6 ± 20.9 | 79.6 ± 20.3 | 0.031 |
Social models | 48.2 ± 23.6 | 46.1 ± 24.8 | 0.213 |
Perceived social support | 30.8 ± 23.9 | 33.1 ± 24.8 | 0.159 |
Empowerment | 68.7 ± 28.2 | 71.5 ± 26.4 | 0.125 |
Body evaluation | 16.9 ± 16.9 | 19.2 ± 17.9 | 0.055 |
Emotions and behaviors | 18.9 ± 19.2 | 23.5 ± 19.1 | < 0.001 |
BISY total score | 31.3 ± 10.2 | 34.8 ± 12.7 | < 0.001 |