Relationship between Body Mass Index, Self-esteem and Quality of Life among Adolescent Saudi Female

Abstract

Objective: to examine the relationship between BMI, self-esteem and quality of life among Saudi Adolescent females. Method: A descriptive correlational design was used. A convenience sample of 416 participants was included. An explanation about the purpose and the nature of the study was offered for each participant. Qualified subjects were asked to complete the survey questionnaire and get their weight and height measured. Voluntary participation was assured. The inclusion criteria were Saudi nationality, age range between 14 to 21, and no history of chronic diseases, Three tools were used to collect data: the sociodemographic part, Rosenberg’s (1965) Self-Esteem Scale (RSE), and Quality of Life Scale (QOLS). The validity and reliability of the measurements were ensured. Data was collected from public places. Results: The mean age was 19.19+ 1.92. The mean BMI was 25.04+ 5.45. The mean total self esteem score was 29.23+4.29 and the mean total score of the quality of life was 82.83+ 17.08. Persons correlation showed that there was a significant negative correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and total self esteem score (r = -0.421, p = 0.000). Also there was a significant negative correlation between BMI and total Quality of life score (r = -0.325, p = 0.000). There were no statistical relationship between age, self esteem and quality of life, However there was a significant positive correlation between self esteem and quality of life (r = 0.276, P = 0. 000). Conclusion: The self esteem as well as the quality of life decrease with the increase in body mass index among adolescence female.