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https://doi.org/10.54937/ssf.2025.24.3.85-95

Autori: Branislav Kolena, Michaela Kuljovská, Jozef Kahan

In: Studia Scientifica Facultatis Paedagogicae Universitas Catholica Ružomberok

ISSN: 1336-2232

Ročník: XXIV.

Číslo: 3

Strany: 85-95

Rok vydania: 2025

Vydavateľ: VERBUM – vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku

Abstract: Adolescents are a critically endangered group regarding initiation into harmful behaviors. A standardized questionnaire was used for monitoring body image disorder (BID), composed of symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), bigorexia, and orthorexia in high school students (Slovakia, n = 131). Correlation between the risk score of BDD (Cronbach's alpha (∝) = 0.844; r = 0.29, p = 0.001)) and bigorexia (∝ = 0.874; r = 0.29, p = 0.001), and between bigorexia and orthorexia (∝ = 0.737; r = 0.34, p = 0.001) were observed. 51.14% of adolescents fell into the intermediate risk; a statistically significantly higher risk score of bigorexia for females was observed. A tailored preventive strategy in schools to support mental health and well-being and involve students, teachers, and parents to educate them about these disorders is crucial. Developing mental health support tools, promoting balanced nutrition and body positivity, and engaging parents in recognizing early signs are essential.

Keywords: Body image disorders. Adolescence. Mental health. Risk factor. Life style.

Citácia:

KOLENA, Branislav; KULJOVSKÁ, Michaela and KAHAN, Jozef, 2025. Obsession with Perfection – Risk of Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Bigorexia and Orthorexia in High School Students from Kysuce Region, Slovakia. In: Studia Scientifica Facultatis Paedagogicae Universitas Catholica Ružomberok. Online. Ružomberok: VERBUM – vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku, vol. XXIV., no. 3, pp. 85-95. ISSN 1336-2232. Available from: https://doi.org/10.54937/ssf.2025.24.3.85-95