Factores de riesgo, Imagen corporal y autoestima en adolescentes: una revisión sistemática.

Abstract

Adolescence is a stage that begins in puberty and continues through the age of 20, characterized by several biological, emotional, and social changes. Throughout this period, young people experience excessive concerns about their bodies, which can lead to a negative body image. Body perception is characterized by how a person perceives their own body and the behaviors they adopt about it. Self-esteem, on the other hand, is associated with both emotional and behavioral issues. This study’s main objective is to identify the influence of external risk factors, the environment, and the social context on body image perception and self-esteem in adolescents. Method: Observational and cross-sectional studies from 2014 to 2024 were included. The databases used were PubMed, Scopus, and ProQuest. The level of bias was assessed using JBI. Results: Ten articles were selected, reflecting external factors such as family environment, social environment (peers), and media, as well as the relationship that the study variables have. The results indicate that social media, peers, and family bullying are external factors that negatively intervene in adolescents' body image and self-esteem. It was also evident that body image and self-esteem are interrelated. Discussion: External factors include social media, social comparisons, peer pressure, and bullying, affecting adolescents' body image and self-esteem.