Prime Facets of Body Image Concerns: Peer Pressure and Social Avoidance

Dr. Ramesh Kumar; Dr. Suresh Kumar; Manisha Soni

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| Published: November 28, 2023

Prime Facets of Body Image Concerns: Peer Pressure and Social Avoidance

Dr. Ramesh Kumar

Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, G.C.W, Hisar. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Dr. Suresh Kumar

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, P. G. College Sector-11, Chandigarh. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Manisha Soni

Wellness coach, Silveroak Healthcare, Gurugram. Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.158.20231104

DOI: 10.25215/1104.158

ABSTRACT

This study aims to enlighten how peer-pressure and social avoidance/distress is related with various dimensions of body image (appearance, health, & self-classified weight) among adolescent girls. A total of 125 college adolescent girls were taken from rural area for this study. Purposive random sampling design was used for result analysis. The Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ), Peer Pressure Scale and Social Avoidance and Distress Scale (SAD) were administrated regarding data collections. Results disclosed a significant negative relationship with body image concerns and peer pressure among adolescent college girls.

Keywords

Body Image, Peer Pressure, Social Avoidance, Distress

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How to cite this article: Kumar, R., Kumar, S. & Soni, M. (2023). Prime Facets of Body Image Concerns: Peer Pressure and Social Avoidance. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 11(4), 1729-1734. DIP:18.01.158.20231104, DOI:10.25215/1104.158