High adiposity is associated cross-sectionally with low self-concept and body size dissatisfaction among indigenous Cree schoolchildren in Canada

Table 2 Children’s (n = 78) self-concept scores and the prevalence of low, average and above average scores

	Self concept T-score (Mean ± SD)	Distribution of Self concept T-scores^a
		Low range (%)	Average range (%)	High range (%)
Global Self concept	42.0 ±7.3	40.0	58.0	1.3
Self- Concept Domains
Physical appearance and attributes	39.8 ± 7.0	46.3	51.3	2.5
Popularity	42.1 ± 7.1	35.0	63.8	1.3
Happiness and satisfaction	43.2 ± 7.6	33.8	58.8	7.5
Freedom from anxiety	44.6 ± 8.2	30.0	60.0	10.0
Behavioral adjustment	44.7 ± 7.2	26.3	68.8	5.0
Intellectual and school status	45.2 ± 7.9	22.5	68.8	8.8

^aStandardized scores for global self-concept fall into the following categories: <40 low, 40 – 59 average, ≥60 high. Scores for the subscales are as follows: <40 low, 40 – 55 average, ≥56 high [10].

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