Social Networking, Body Self-Image & Psychological Distress among Adolescent Males and Young Male Adults

Abstract

This research comprehends and understands the relationship that Social Networking, Psychological Distress and Body Image Concerns holds, and here this relationship is observed in two categories of individual’s: Adolescent males [15 to 19 years] and Young Male Adults [20 to 35 years]. The study examines the correlation using convenient sampling. The study was assessed using three tools. The study found out that Young Male Adults, exhibit the highest scores, Body Self image was negatively associated with Psychological Distress. In male adolescent as well the highest scores exhibited a negative association between Body Self image and Psychological Distress. Indicating that if an individual holds a negative Body self image, then the Psychological Distress will be negative as well. Intervention awareness and solid support systems can strengthen a person’s body self image These findings can be used in educational institutions, counselling centres, body self image workshops and workplace training programs. Furthermore, research can explore the long-term influence that Social Networking can have on a person’s body image.