Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine how body image and self-esteem are related in a sample of Indian male students. The sample consisted of 132 males ranging from 18 to 21 years of age. Body image was assessed using the Appearance Evaluation subscale of the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scales (MBSRQ-AS), while self-esteem was assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Using the scores on these scales, correlation values were computed. The results of the study concluded that higher self esteem is associated with a higher satisfaction with body image, as there was a significant positive correlation between the two (+0.45). However, it was a moderate correlation. Thus, even though body image is not strongly tied to self esteem for all the participants, it is an important aspect of self esteem. The findings make a case for further research on the male population in the Indian context.
Highlights
The purpose of this study was to examine how body image and self-esteem are related in a sample of Indian male students
The present study aimed to understand the relationship of body image with self esteem among male college students of the University of Delhi
The domain of self esteem positively correlated with body image (+0.45)
Summary
The purpose of this study was to examine how body image and self-esteem are related in a sample of Indian male students. The results of the study concluded that higher self esteem is associated with a higher satisfaction with body image, as there was a significant positive correlation between the two (+0.45). Research indicates that majority of college male students endorse concerns about their appearance, have some form of body dissatisfaction, and exhibit a high drive for muscularity (Gray & Ginsberg, 2007). It was only in the mid-1990’s that men’s body image issues became a subject of thorough research (Pope, Phillips, & Olivardia, 2000). A lack of research on male body image could be attributed to such cultural perceptions
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