Item |
(Mean ±SD) |
1. It is unhealthy to be overweight. |
4.4 ± (1.03) |
2. It is okay to be overweight. |
1.9 ± (1.11) |
3. Overweight people should try to lose weight |
4.5 ± (0.91) |
4. It is hard to keep at a healthy weight |
3.6 ± (1.18) |
5. It is easier to eat healthy and exercise with family support/ help |
4.3 ± (0.95) |
6. Earning a prize facilitate eating fruits and vegetables, get more exercise, and spend less time playing video/ computer games. |
3.9 ± (1.04) |
7. Obesity makes people isolated from others because of their appearance |
2.7 ± (1.29) |
8. Obesity reduces self-esteem and self-confidence |
2.9 ± (1.30) |
9. Obesity among young people is a manifestation of manhood and prestige that enhance other’s respect |
2.6 ± (1.35) |
10. Maintaining ideal body weight is a goal to improve the external appearance only |
3.4 ± (1.36) |
11. School should help students who are already overweight or who want to prevent themselves from becoming overweight |
4.2 ± (0.99) |
12. I am personally interested in eating healthy and getting enough exercise |
4.1 ± (1.05) |
Total students’ attitude toward obesity |
3.5 ± (0.39) |