Document Type : Original Article
Authors
- Maryam Ranjbar Zahedani 1
- shaghayegh Rakhshbahar 2
- Nazanin Tavakoli 2
- Fatemeh Najm 2
- Fatemeh Sarvi 3
- atefeh Akrami 4
- Razieh Zolghadr 5
1 Assistant Professor of Nutrition Sciences, Department of Nutrition Sciences, School of Health, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran and Student Research Committee, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
2 BSc of Nutrition Sciences, Student Research Committee, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
3 Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran and Student Research Committee, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan,Iran
4 MSc of Nutrition Sciences, Department of Nutrition Sciences, School of Health, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
5 Assistant Professor of Health Education and Promotion, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
Abstract
Background: As a determinant of health behaviors, emotional intelligence can influence anthropometric factors. Adolescence is a critical and transitional period of growth in a person's life. During this phase, individuals experience physical, psychological and emotional-social transformations. Emotional intelligence emerges as a crucial factor in addressing adolescent challenges.
This study aimed at investigating the relationship between anthropometric factors and emotional intelligence in students of Academic year 2022 of Lar city, Iran.
Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional study in type and nature, and in terms of purpose, it is an applied study. The data was collected through International Physical activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Shutte emotional intelligence questionnaire and demographic questionnaire. Independent t-test, Pearson's correlation and Linear regression analysis were employed for comparing quantitative variables, assessing the correlation between them and investigating the impact of variables on the response variable. The statistical population of the study included 177 adolescents aged 12-18 in the city of Lar, who were selected by cluster random sampling method. Spss v.23 was used for data analysis.
Results: Based on the multiple regression results, children's anthropometric indices had no significant relationship with emotional intelligence. The effect of Body Mass Index on emotional intelligence was not statistically significant at any level (p<0.05) and there was no statistically significant relationship between activity level and emotional intelligence (p=0.457).
Conclusions: According to the results, there was no robust and statistically significant correlation between anthropometric indicators and emotional intelligence.
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