The relationship between orthorexia nervosa and self-esteem in highschool students

The Relationship between Orthorexia Nervosa and Self-Esteem in High School Students Aim: This study aims to examine the relationship between Orthorexia Nervosa and self-esteem in high school students. Materials and Methods: Our research is a cross-sectional study. The study included six hundred students from all state high schools in the Şehzadeler district of Manisa province. Research data were collected from 03.01.2022 to 28.02.2022. An introductory information form, the Ortho-11 scale, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RBSS) were used as data collection tools. Results: 57.3% of the participants are female students. According to the BMI classification of the students, the majority of them (59.5%) are of average weight. Those who are dissatisfied with their weight, those who are on a diet, and those who are overweight have a higher tendency to have orthorexia nervosa. It was found that those who exercise regularly and those who have an overweight family member are more prone to have orthorexia nervosa. The self-esteem of male students was higher than that of female students. Students who are satisfied with their height, weight, and appearance have higher self-esteem. The vast majority of participants have high self-esteem. Conclusion: ON was high in students who think that they have a weight problem and need to pay attention to healthy/organic nutrition. The participants' self-esteem was found to be high in general. Participants' physical satisfaction affects both their self-esteem and orthorexia nervosa. This study reveals the necessity of conducting studies to help adolescents gain healthy nutrition behaviors. Key Words: High school students, orthorexia nervosa, self-esteem