AUTHOR=Palenzuela-Luis Natacha , Duarte-Clíments Gonzalo , Gómez-Salgado Juan , Rodríguez-Gómez José Ángel , Sánchez-Gómez Maria Begoña 

TITLE=International Comparison of Self-Concept, Self-Perception and Lifestyle in Adolescents: A Systematic Review

JOURNAL=International Journal of Public Health

VOLUME=67

YEAR=2022

URL=https://www.ssph-journal.org/journals/international-journal-of-public-health/articles/10.3389/ijph.2022.1604954

DOI=10.3389/ijph.2022.1604954

ISSN=1661-8564

ABSTRACT=<p><bold>Objectives:</bold> Adolescence is considered a vital time to address healthy attitudes and values towards an effective transition to adulthood. The aim of this review was to analyse self-concept, self-perception, physical exercise, and lifestyle in the late adolescent population.</p><p><bold>Methods:</bold> Systematic review of studies assessing the results by the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the General Health Questionnaire, the Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents, and the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children questionnaires in late adolescents. The PRISMA recommendations were followed. The CASPe quality-check system was applied, excluding articles with a score &lt;8.</p><p><bold>Results:</bold> 1589 studies were found, and 69 articles were selected. Adolescents with high self-concept and self-perception tend to be emotionally stable, sociable, and responsible. No significant differences were found regarding self-concept and self-perception between different countries, but there were differences between men and women. Physical activity and healthy diet improve self-concept and perception of body image.</p><p><bold>Conclusion:</bold> Self-concept and self-perception are associated with responsibility, stability, and mental strength. Most healthy behaviours during adolescence are followed during adulthood. Socio-cultural level of Health Science students is a differential factor for overweight and obesity.</p>