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Rishona Julian, Roshni Agarwal, Neha Biju Panakkal, Neha Binse, Ongaro
Humtsoe, Reethu Lee Thomas and Pooja D. G
Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru
This research explores the associations between body image along self-esteem on
suicidal thoughts in young Indian adults while covering an essential gap in non-Western
research territory. The study uses standardized psychological instruments like the
Rosenberg self-esteem scale, body self-image questionnaire and suicide behavior
questionnaire revised, to evaluate 255 individuals aged 18-25 who showed significant
relationships between negative body image perception and low self-esteem, leading to
higher suicidal thoughts. Findings of the paper show that Self-esteem has established
itself as the stronger determining factor than body image when it comes to predicting
this relationship. These psychological constructs actively interact within India’s
sociocultural setting to produce suicidal thinking behaviors. The research findings
establish essential knowledge about developing mental health programs