A Study on Body Image and Self-Esteem among Young Women

Abstract

The way young women feel about their bodies and their sense of self are very important to their mental health. Body image perception develops as a result of societal expectations that frequently place an emphasis on physical grace. Following these standards can make one feel inadequate and always strive for an unreachable body image. Additionally, women are more likely to experience body shaming because of these reasons. As a result, individuals experience low self-esteem and under confidence, which has an impact on their mental health. Self-esteem and body image was measured using standardized scales. The purpose of the research was to study relationship between body image and self-esteem among young women. The results found that there is a positive correlation between Self-Esteem & Overall appearance evaluation and there is a significant negative correlation between Self-Esteem & Social Dependence. For young women to have high self-esteem, they should surround themselves with people who truly appreciate them, wear clothes which makes them feel good about themselves and rather than criticizing their own selves.