Hubungan Indeks Massa Tubuh dengan Citra Tubuh Remaja Putra dan Putri di SMAN 2 Kisaran

Abstract

Adolescence is a period marked by significant changes, including physical changes such as alterations in body mass index (BMI). Deviations in BMI from expected norms can impact an adolescent's body image. This study aims to examine the relationship benveen BMI and body image among male and female adolescents at SMAN 2 Kisaran. The research adopts a quantilative approach with a descriptive correlational design. The population for this study includes 648 adolescents, with a sample size of 247 respondents selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. The correlation was tested using the Spearman correlation test. The results indicate that adolescents with a normal BMI tend to have a positive body image (95 individuals, 38.5%), while those with an obese BMI tend to have a negative body image (17 individuals. 6.9%). The analysis revealed a significant relationship betveen BMI and body image, with a p-value of 0.00, which is less than the alpha value of 0.05, indicating a statistically significant relationship. This study highlights the importance of parental and educutional roles in providing education about ideal body shapes and suggests the establishment of counseling services to support mental health and self-esteem related to body image among adolescents.