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Cross-sectional study on body image and self-esteem among adolescents in Catalonia Pollina Pocallet, Mercè Artigues-Barberà, Eva Guasch Clapes, Teresa Bellmunt Bonet, Mercè Palou Solé, Teresa Serra Solans, Núria Ribalta Calvet, Eva Marsal Mora, Josep Ramon Ortega Bravo, Marta Imatge corporal autoestima Adolescencia cross-sectional study Body image Self-esteem Adolescence Cross-sectional study Research data to evaluate crucial components of adolescence maturational process is needed and a challenge for researchers and field professionals. Objectives: Promote positive body image, healthy habits and changes in self-esteem among both boys and girls at High schools in our area, though the analysis of measurements and obtained research data. Methods: Self-reported questionnaire assessed 323 students. Physical measurements (weight, height, BMI) were registered in all participants. The questionnaire measured body image perception (Gardner body image evaluation scale), self-esteem (Rosenberg self-esteem scale) and body image concern (Adonis complex questionnaire). Results: The body image distortion score was similar by gender and it decreased by age. The body dissatisfaction score was negative and higher in girls. Body dissatisfaction score and self-esteem were related, so participants with low self-esteem showed a higher body dissatisfaction score. Clear association was also shown between body dissatisfaction score and body image concern, females had a higher body concern and dissatisfaction than males. Discussion: These local measurements provided updated data on our population and they will be taken in consideration to implement community health programs and further tailor intervention programs. 2019 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Reproducció del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.31488/heph.118 Health Education and Public Health, 2019, vol. 2, núm. 2, p. 164-169 cc-by (c) Pollina Pocallet, Mercè et al., 2019 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Mak periodical library