Page No 182-190
Ekta Soni Rakesh Kumar Behmani
Govt. College, Hansi, Hisar Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
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Adolescents generally believe that they are the center of attraction everywhere. This
leads to their worries regarding their body weight and shape. This paper explores
different correlates of body image in adolescents. The data was collected from a total
of 397 adolescents. Based on BMI (Body Mass Index), this sample was then divided
into three groups: underweight, normal weight and overweight. Tools used to study
these variables included the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire,
Dysfunctional Attitude Scale and Social Avoidance Scale. After collecting the data
one-way ANOVA and correlation were computed. Results revealed that there were
significant differences between the groups on social avoidance and dysfunctional
attitudes. Underweight people are more socially avoidant in comparison to overweight
and normal-weight people. Underweight people also had low scores on Dysfunctional
attitude (social approval, avoidance, dependency) in comparison to normal-weight
people. Overweight preoccupation is positively correlated to social avoidance and
negatively related to dysfunctional attitudes social approval. BMI is negatively related to
social avoidance and positively related toDysfunctional attitude (dependency, avoidance,
social approval). Social avoidance is negatively related with dysfunctional attitudes