Assess the Impact of Body Appreciation on the Self-Esteem among Young Adults

Abstract

Body image is considered as a core issue for public health and associates with young adult’s overall health. Psychological well-being, such as optimism, self-esteem, proactive coping, positive affect, life satisfaction, subjective happiness, and emotional intelligence. The present study is aimed at assessing the impact of body appreciation on the self-esteem among young adults. Total 60 students between age 20-23 years were enumerated from the selected educational institution of Bangalore (Karnataka) after obtaining informed consent. Data was collected by tool using: Structured rating scale for assessment of body appreciation (Body appreciation scale-2), modified self-esteem inventory for assessment of self-esteem (Rosenberg self-esteem scale). Mean percentage score analysis indicates that among the four domains under study, self-confidence possess highest mean percentage score that is 82.5% (14.86±13.12), and the rest domains like identity, feeling of belongingness and feeling of competence obtained 72.22% (43.3±15.53), 81.11% (48.6±16.91) and 88.38% (53.05±13.76) respectively. Analysis revealed a significant relationship between body appreciation and self-esteem as Karl Pearson coefficient of correlation was calculated and r was found to be +0.983. Body appreciation had significant association with selected socio demographic variables (i.e., religion). Body appearance pressure is an issue among young adults. Actions to promote body appreciation and prevent body appearance pressure may include an implementation of media literacy, body functionality, and exercise as topics within the education program to safeguard their health and well-being. In order to reduce the incidence of negative body image and poor self esteem, these variables need to be cared for.