Impact of Adolescence Body Image on Body Functionality and Physical Activity

NCT07841262 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: SU.REC.2026(108)H
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 385
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This cross-sectional study will investigate how Egyptian adolescents aged 14-17 years perceive their bodies and how these perceptions are related to body functionality and physical activity. The study will examine different patterns of body image concerns, including high, moderate, and low concern, and explore whether these patterns are associated with how adolescents appreciate what their bodies can do and how physically active they are. Participants will complete questionnaires assessing body shape concerns, body appreciation and functionality, and physical activity. The study aims to improve understanding of the relationship between body image, body functionality, and physical activity during adolescence and may provide useful information for healthcare professionals, particularly physical therapists, when developing strategies to promote physical activity and overall well-being among adolescents.

Conditions

Body Image; Body Functionality; Physical Activity

Keywords

Body Image; Body Functionality; Physical Activity; Adolescents

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Body Functionality

  Body functionality will be assessed using the Functionality Appreciation Scale (FAS), which measures the extent to which adolescents appreciate, respect, and value their bodies for what they can do rather than how they look. Body functionality scores will be examined across the different body image perception profiles.

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Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Physical Activity Level

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Other Outcomes (1)

• Body Image and Body Shape Concerns

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Study Arms (1)

Egyptian Adolescents Aged 14-17 Years

Egyptian adolescents aged 14-17 years participating in a cross-sectional study examining the relationship between body image perception, body functionality, and physical activity. Participants will complete self-report questionnaires assessing body shape concerns, body appreciation and functionality, and physical activity. The study will explore different body image perception profiles and determine whether body functionality and physical activity levels differ across these profiles. No intervention will be administered.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 14 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will consist of Egyptian adolescents aged 14-18 years. The study will examine their perceptions of body image and body shape concerns and explore the relationship between body image perception, body functionality, and physical activity. Participants will complete self-report questionnaires assessing body shape concerns, body appreciation and functionality, and physical activity.

You may qualify if:

• Adolescents aged 14-18 years. Egyptian adolescents. Able to understand and complete the study questionnaires in English. Willing to participate in the study and provide the required consent/assent according to applicable ethical requirements.

You may not qualify if:

• Adolescents younger than 14 years or older than 18 years. Adolescents who are unable to understand the English-language study questionnaires.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Sinai University: lead

Related Publications (1)

• Alleva, J. M., Martijn, C., Van Breukelen, G. J. P., Jansen, A., & Karos, K. (2015). Expand Your Horizon: A programme that improves body image and reduces self-objectification by training women to focus on body functionality. Body Image, 15, 81-89. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2015.07.001 Alleva, J. M., & Tylka, T. L. (2021). Body functionality: A review of the literature. Body Image, 36, 149-171. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2020.11.006 Babic, M. J., Morgan, P. J., Plotnikoff, R. C., Lonsdale, C., White, R. L., & Lubans, D. R. (2014). Physical Activity and Physical Self-Concept in Youth: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Medicine, 44(11), 1589-1601. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0229-z Cochran, W. G. (1977). Sampling techniques (3rd ed.). (3rd ed.). John Wiley & Sons. Hoffmann, S., & Warschburger, P. (2018). Patterns of body image concerns in adolescence and early adulthood: A latent profile analysis. Eating Behaviors, 29, 28-34. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2018.02.002 Jackson, A. M., Cox, A. E., Sano, Y., Parker, L., & Lanigan, J. (2022). Body image and eating behaviors: A latent profile analysis. Body Image, 41, 396-405. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2022.04.013 Janssen, I., & Leblanc, A. G. (2010). Systematic review of the health benefits of physical activity and fitness in school-aged children and youth. The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 7, 40. https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-7-40 Larouche, R., Neves de Oliveira, S., Rostami Haji Abadi, M., Benavides-Castro, J. K., Sarmiento, O. L., Angulo Garay, G., Argumedo, G., Ashaolu, J. O., Baghestani, A., Bhawra, J., Brazo-Sayavera, J., Choonak, N., Nyström, C. D., Evance, S., Hamrik, Z., Jáuregui, A., Kaewpikul, P., Katewongsa, P., Khadilkar, A., … Tremblay, M. S. (2026). Content validation of the Global Adolescent and Child Physical Activity Questionnaire (GAC-PAQ) in low-, middle-, a

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Alaa Kora, PhD in Physical Therapy

CONTACT

0534152997; alaan.kora@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dr

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 11, 2026
• First Posted: September 25, 2026
• Study Start: September 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): January 30, 2027
• Last Updated: September 25, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share