Self-efficacy in relation to weight preoccupation and body-dissatisfaction among adolescents females

Abstract

The present study was designed to investigate the self-efficacy in relation to weight preoccupation and body image dissatisfaction among adolescent females. The sample comprises 30 females aged between 12-15 years studying in grade 6-8. Self Efficacy Scale (Wister et al., 2009) and Minnesota Eating Behavior Survey (Ranson et al., 2005) were used. Co relational analysis was done. The result indicates significant negative correlation between self-efficacy and body dissatisfaction. Whereas, no significant relationship was found in self-efficacy and weight preoccupation.