Body Dissatisfaction and Social Anxiety Among Obese and Non Obese Young Adult Females

The objective of the study is to find relationship between body dissatisfaction and social anxiety among obese and non obese young adult females. This a quantitative study and was conducted among adult females (N= 60), who were from in and around Kerala (obese=30, non obese= 30) and were chosen by simple random sampling technique. The participants were briefed about the study and their willingness to participate was asked. Then the basic information was collected using socio demographic status profile, which was followed by Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Adults (Saq-A30) and Body Shape Questionnaire 16 A. The data was analyzed using statistical tools such as Karl Pearson Coefficient of Correlation and independent t- test. The results showed a significant strong relationship between social anxiety and body dissatisfaction and there was a significant difference among obese and non obese adult females in body dissatisfaction and social anxiety.