The Body Image Battle: Are adolescent boys influenced by their parents and peers ?
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Previous studies concerning body image have established that it is prevalent and faced by many, especially girls. Early accounts of body image focused primarily on women and girls, thereby largely excluding males. However, the fact of the matter is that boys are just as vulnerable to experiencing body image issues. This study aims to understand the prevalence of body image issues among adolescent boys in Mumbai. Methodology: The study employed questionnaires and interviews and explored the influence of parents and peers in forming this construct. 173 boys (age group 12-20) –from schools (for early adolescents) and colleges (for late adolescents) located in Western Suburbs of Mumbai. The incidental sampling method was used. 75 participants belonged between the age range 12-15 years were early adolescents and 98 participants belonged between the age range of 16-20 years were late adolescents. Results: Significant results were obtained confirming the influence that parents had on early adolescents and peers had on late adolescents. Body image issues for boys should be addressed more seriously in the country. Conclusion: 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.
Authors and Affiliations
Aditi Deshmukh, Merrita Anju Joseph, Sweta Mookerjee
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- EP ID EP251482
- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.4.1.2017.63-68
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