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

Table 4 Coefficients (SE) from regression models for self-concept measured using Piers-Harris Self-Concept Scale (2nd edition) (n=78)

Variable	Coeff.^a	SE	p-value
	*Global Self-* *Concept*
BMI z-score^b	−1.31	(0.65)	0.05
Boy	Ref.
Girl	−3.78	(1.75)	0.03
Age (years)	0.02	(0.82)	0.99
	*Behavioural adjustment*
BMI z-score^b	−0.66	(0.67)	0.33
Boy	Ref.
Girl	0.52	(1.80)	0.77
Age (years)	0.55	(0.84)	0.51
	*Intellectual and school status*
BMI z-score^b	−1.46	(0.70)	0.04
Boy	Ref.
Girl	−3.43	(1.88)	0.07
Age (years)	−0.54	(0.88)	0.54
	*Physical appearance and attributes*
BMI z-score^b	−1.30	(0.59)	0.03
Boy	Ref.
Girl	−4.15	(1.57)	0.01
Age (years)	−1.53	(0.73)	0.04
	*Freedom from anxiety*
BMI z-score^b	−0.97	(0.75)	0.20
Boy	Ref.
Girl	−3.55	(2.00)	0.08
Age (years)	−0.13	(0.93)	0.89
		*Popularity*
BMI z-score^b	−0.35	(0.66)	0.60
Boy	Ref.
Girl	−1.32	(1.78)	0.46
Age (years)	0.30	(0.83)	0.72
	*Happiness and satisfaction*
BMI z-score^b	−1.32	(0.69)	0.06
Boy	Ref.
Girl	−2.40	(1.85)	0.20
Age (years)	−0.32	(0.86)	0.71

Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index (kg/m²).
^a Coefficients from multivariate linear regression models (see Methods).
^b BMI z-scores according to the World Health Organization age- and gender-specific reference values [20].

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