Abstract:
The main aim of the present study is to explore the effect of reaction
time and fatigue on bady image among University students who are obese
and normal. The sample of )528( individual aged between 17 and 50 years )M
=21.9 years, SD =4.07 years). The following tools were used: a) the Reaction
Time Tests (RTT); b) the Body Image Scale (BIS); c) the Multidimensional
Fatigue Scale (MFS); d) body mass index (BMI). The results show that there
were significant differences between the experimental group (obese) and the
control group (normal) in reaction time, body image and fatigue, with a higher
score occurring among the experimental group. There were no significant
differences between obese males and females in reaction time and fatigue,
while there were significant differences between obese males and females in
body image, with a higher score occurring among female. There is a positive
correlation significant between BMI and the following variables: body image,
total degree of fatigue and its following dimensions: general fatigue, emotional
fatigue, physical fatigue, behavioral fatigue, and cognitive fatigue. There are
no correlations between BMI and reaction time. The overall degree of fatigue
is a strong predictor of body image followed by a body mass index.
