August 2, 2006
August 6, 2024
Page No 269-272
Naved Iqbal, M.G. Shahnawaz and Aisha Alam
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
38-271-274The aim of the present investigation was to study educational and gender differences
in body image and depression among students. Sample consisted of 100 subjects.
Out of these 50 were school students and 50 were college students. These two
groups were further divided according to gender; each group comprised 25 males
and 25 females. Thus, a 2×2 factorial design was used. Depression was measured
by Beck Depression Inventory and body image was measured by body esteem
scale. ANOVA and correlations were used to analyze the results. Results showed
significant main effect of gender on body image. Males had significantly more positive
body image than females. Negative correlation was found between body image and
depression of males and females students. However, in other comparisons, significant
differences were not observed.
in body image and depression among students. Sample consisted of 100 subjects.
Out of these 50 were school students and 50 were college students. These two
groups were further divided according to gender; each group comprised 25 males
and 25 females. Thus, a 2×2 factorial design was used. Depression was measured
by Beck Depression Inventory and body image was measured by body esteem
scale. ANOVA and correlations were used to analyze the results. Results showed
significant main effect of gender on body image. Males had significantly more positive
body image than females. Negative correlation was found between body image and
depression of males and females students. However, in other comparisons, significant
differences were not observed.