Impact of Adolescence Body Image on Body Functionality and Physical Activity

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.

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