A study on the difference in the Body Image Acceptance among teenagers in Mumbai
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: It is well acknowledged that mass media has played a pivotal role in fostering a sense of body image dissatisfaction. Studies have suggested that body image concerns are more prominent among females, although males are increasingly experiencing the impact. The current research aims to investigate sex differences with respect to body image acceptance in the Indian context. Methodology: Through convenient sampling, 30 male and 30 female participants between the age group of 16-21 years were included in the study and completed the Body Image Acceptance and Action Questionnaire. The number of people participated in the study were 60. Results: Descriptive statistics (Mean and SD) for both male and female respondents were conducted. The average score for males (Mean=150; SD=29.547) was higher than that of females (Mean=145.8, SD=25.498). As part of the inferential statistical procedure carried out, the obtained t-value was not found to be statistically significant (t= 0.589, p not significant). Conclusions: The body image acceptance differences were not found to be significant across the two groups, males showed relatively higher levels of body image acceptance compared to females.
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Meghna Basu Thakur, Monica Sriramlu, Prashrabdhi Kumar, Tanika Verma
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