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Body dimension perception: a study among students of the military police officer training course

  • Roberta L. Rica1
  • Eliane F. Gama2
  • Geanderson S. Oliveira3
  • Matheus F. de Deus3
  • Valentina Bullo4,5
  • Marco Bergamin4,5
  • Stefano Gobbo4,5
  • Danilo S. Bocalini3
5 affiliations
  1. 1Department of Physical Education, Estacio de Sá Universitary Center, Vitoria, Brazil
  2. 2Department of Morphology and Genetics, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
  3. 3Expimental and Biochemistry Laboratory, Physical Education Sport Center, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Vitoria, Brazil
  4. 4Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
  5. 5Gymhub S.r.l. Spin-off of the University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Abstract

Introduction: Analyzing body size perception among Military Police Officers is important for their work. Thus, the aim of the study was to analyze body dimension perception among students of the Military Police Officer Training Course (MPOC).

Methods: MPOC students were evaluated for body dimension perception and variables such as anthropometric measures and body composition, mood state, and physical activity time.

Results: In this study, we found that 66% of MPOC students had adequate body size perception, 26% underestimated body size and 8% overestimated. No correlations were observed between body perception index indicators and anthropometric parameters, physical activity time, or mood.

Conclusion: In summary, body dimension perception among future officers is not merely an evaluation of one’s own body but reflects the complex interaction between physical reality and the pressures of the military context.

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@article{rica2026body,
  title = {{Body dimension perception: a study among students of the military police officer training course}},
  author = {Roberta L. Rica and Eliane F. Gama and Geanderson S. Oliveira and Matheus F. de Deus and Valentina Bullo and Marco Bergamin and Stefano Gobbo and Danilo S. Bocalini},
  journal = {Frontiers in Psychology},
  year = {2026},
  month = oct,
  doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1791464},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1791464},
  note = {CC BY 4.0},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Body dimension perception: a study among students of the military police officer training course
AU  - Roberta L. Rica
AU  - Eliane F. Gama
AU  - Geanderson S. Oliveira
AU  - Matheus F. de Deus
AU  - Valentina Bullo
AU  - Marco Bergamin
AU  - Stefano Gobbo
AU  - Danilo S. Bocalini
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/21
JO  - Frontiers in Psychology
DO  - 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1791464
UR  - https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1791464
AB  - Introduction: Analyzing body size perception among Military Police Officers is important for their work. Thus, the aim of the study was to analyze body dimension perception among students of the Military Police Officer Training Course (MPOC).  Methods: MPOC students were evaluated for body dimension perception and variables such as anthropometric measures and body composition, mood state, and physical activity time.  Results: In this study, we found that 66% of MPOC students had adequate body size perception, 26% underestimated body size and 8% overestimated. No correlations were observed between body perception index indicators and anthropometric parameters, physical activity time, or mood.  Conclusion: In summary, body dimension perception among future officers is not merely an evaluation of one’s own body but reflects the complex interaction between physical reality and the pressures of the military context.
SN  - 1664-1078
ER  -