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

Authors

  • Dr. Ramesh Kumar Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, G.C.W, Hisar.
  • Dr. Suresh Kumar Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, P. G. College Sector-11, Chandigarh.
  • Manisha Soni Wellness coach, Silveroak Healthcare, Gurugram.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/1104.158

Keywords:

Body Image, Peer Pressure, Social Avoidance, Distress

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.

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Published

2022-11-05

How to Cite

Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Dr. Suresh Kumar, & Manisha Soni. (2022). Prime Facets of Body Image Concerns: Peer Pressure and Social Avoidance. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 11(4). https://doi.org/10.25215/1104.158

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 4 (2023): Volume 11, Issue 4 October-December, 2023

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