Body Cathexis Research Articles

Sexual dysfunction among female patients with rheumatic diseases.

To demonstrate the burden of sexual dysfunction (SD) among females with rheumatic diseases, we conducted a cross-sectional comparative study in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and Behçet's syndrome (BS) along with suitable healthy controls (HCs). Age-matched female patients with SSc (n = 50), SLE (n = 49), and BS (n = 54), along with 52 female HCs were included in this study between April and October, 2021. Sociodemographic features were recorded, and psychometric tests, i.e., female sexual function index (FSFI), Beck depression inventory (BDI), body cathexis scale, and marital adjustment test (MAT) were performed. Scale scores were compared, and binary logistic regressionwas usedto identify predictors for SD in the whole group. The total FSFI and body cathexis scores among the patient groups were significantly lower than those of the HCs (p < 0.001). Depression was significantly more frequent in the patient groups. MAT scores did not differ significantly between the study groups. Patients with SSc had the worst scores in each psychometric index, including MAT. Decreased body cathexis score [OR 0.974, 95% CI (0.957-0.991), p = 0.003] and low MAT score [OR 0.937, 95% CI (0.896-0.980), p = 0.005], and being diagnosed with SSc [OR 6.6, 95% CI (1.975-22.498), p = 0.002], SLE [OR 2.7, 95% CI (0.998-7.753), p = 0.050], and BS [OR 2.8, 95% CI (1.100-7.359), p = 0.031],were identifiedas independent predictors for SD. Body cathexis seems to be the most important independent predictor for SD, and the burden of SD appears heavier in patients with SSc, probably due to poor body image satisfaction.

Depression in Pregnant Women: Relationship Factors and Effect of Body Image on Depression

Background: Depression is an important problem that needs to be taken into consideration, since it affects mother’s and baby’s health.&#x0D; Purpose: This study was conducted to determine depressive symptoms of pregnant women to investigate body image and some related factors. &#x0D; Methods: A cross-sectional design was used in the study, and it was conducted with the participation of 520 pregnant women in Turkey. The data collection tools included a survey, the Beck’s Depression Inventory, and the Body Cathexis Scale were used in the study. &#x0D; Results: In the study, 24.6% of the pregnant women have depressive symptoms. Pregnant women’s low education level, poor income, chronic diseases, “low” BMI, and whether they smoke or not were found to be related factors to depressive symptoms (p

The relationship between physical activity and self-esteem among Turkish university students: a gender perspective; a multidisciplinary and multi-center study

Aims: The current study aimed to examine the associations between physical exercise and self-esteem as well as other social-cognitive variables including self-efficacy and body image among Turkish university students. Methods: Sociodemographic Information Form, short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Body Cathexis Scale, and General Self-Efficacy Scale were administered to 1167 students. Results: There were significant gender differences in total, vigorous, moderate activity, and walking scores as well as body image scores in favor of male participants; while female participants had significantly higher self-efficacy scores. There were significant differences between sedentary, active, and very active participants in terms of self-esteem, and body image and between all groups in terms of self-efficacy. Also, there were significant and positive correlations between physical activity and self-esteem, and between body image and self-efficacy in university students. Conclusion: Level of physical activity increased with age. This increased level of physical activity showed positive correlations with self-esteem, body image, and self-efficacy.

Patient Reported Outcome Following the Skoog Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair among Adults- a Long-Term Cohort Study and Comparison to a Non-cleft Population.

The study primarily aimed to compare satisfaction with lip appearance among adults treated for unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) with Skoog's primary lip repair procedure to those without clefts. The secondary aim was to determine whether satisfaction with lip appearance and the desire to change the lip/face appearance correlated with the number of secondary lip revisions performed. Long-term follow-up. All UCLP patients treated at the Uppsala University Hospital born between 1960- and 1987 (n = 109) were invited. At an average of 37 years following the primary lip repair, the participation rate was 76% (n = 83). A control group of adults without cleft (n = 67) completed the same study protocol for comparison. Satisfaction with appearance was measured with The Satisfaction with Appearance Questionnaire (SWA) and a modified version of the Body Cathexis -Scale was used to assess the desire to change the lip and facial appearance. UCLP patients were less satisfied with their lip, face, and overall appearance and reported a greater desire to change the appearance of their lips and face than non-cleft controls (p < 0.001). Dissatisfaction with lip appearance correlated to a greater willingness to change the appearance of the lip and face. No correlation was found between satisfaction with appearance and the number of the previously performed secondary lip revisions. Adults treated for UCLP are less satisfied with the appearance of their lips compared to the non-cleft population. The number of secondary revisions does not necessarily correlate to greater satisfaction with lip appearance.

Investigation of body awareness and body image perception in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

ObjectivesThe purpose of the study is to investigate body awareness and body image perception of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and to explore the association between clinical parameters and body awareness. MethodsA total of 92 participants with T2DM (38 women and 54 men) aged 36–76 years were recruited. Biochemical measurements, including fasting blood glucose, postprandial blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), were obtained from the patients’ blood sample records. The Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ), Body Cathexis Scale (BCS) and Awareness Body Chart (ABC) were filled in by all subjects. ResultsMost participants had an above-average BAQ (81.5%) and BCS (87%) score. There was a significant correlation between body mass index and ABC pain subscale. HbA1c was significantly associated with the duration of diabetes and sleep-wake cycle, process domains and total BAQ score. The body awareness score for the lower leg and foot regions (ABC parts) was negatively correlated with fasting blood glucose and HbA1c levels, while body awareness in the foot region was negatively correlated with the duration of diabetes. There was no association between BCS and any clinical parameters. ConclusionThis study showed that body awareness is associated with diabetes-related clinical parameters, such as fasting blood glucose and HbA1c levels, and duration of diabetes in patients with T2DM. Following diabetes progression and an increase in blood glucose levels, body awareness tended to decrease, particularly in the lower leg and foot regions. These findings highlighted the importance of evaluating body awareness in patients with T2DM.

Myths Regarding Gender Differences in Eating Disorders in Adolescents.

Factors predicting eating disorder (ED) may vary among genders. This study investigated the gender specific influence of adolescents' social media use, body perception, depression and anxiety symptoms on eating disorder risk. The sample consisted of 183 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years (mean: 15.65±0.89). Sociodemographic information and data from the, Children's Depression Inventory (CDI), Social Media Attitude Scale (SMAS), Eating Disorder Examination Scale (EDES), Eating Attitudes Test (EAT), Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders Child Version (SCARED), and Body Cathexis Scale (BCS) were collected. In this study, women have higher scores in SCARED (p<0.001), and lower scores in social competence subscale of SMAS (p=0.008) in comparison to men. Adolescents at risk for eating attitudes had higher scores in the CDI, the BCS, and the SMAS-Social Competence subscale, while adolescents at risk for eating disorder had higher scores in all scales except the SMAS-Relationship with Teachers subscale. Although depression and body perception influence women's' eating attitudes directly, social media revealed its effect on ED by the mediation of depressive symptoms. In men, social isolation, anxiety, and depression directly predicts ED, while social media enhanced the risk of ED by aggravating anxiety. It is important to know the factors that influence the risk of ED in terms of gender, and effectively address adolescence's psychological and medical burden.

A cross-sectional comparative study of self-compassion, body perception, and post-traumatic growth in women diagnosed with breast cancer versus those without a cancer diagnosis

Background: The diagnosis of breast cancer is a traumatic experience that might have a psychological impact on patients. Studies have revealed that self-compassion is significantly related to body image and post-traumatic growth. Objectives: We aimed to compare the relationship between self-compassion, post-traumatic growth, and body image between healthy individuals and patients with breast cancer. Materials and Methods: This study was designed as a causal-comparative model and was conducted between May 8, 2022, and June 15, 2022, via open social media platforms. We enrolled women aged 18-65 years who resided in Mersin, Türkiye. Our cohort consisted of women with breast cancer and a control group of healthy women who had not been diagnosed with breast cancer. We used the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory, Self-Compassion Scale, the Body Cathexis Scale, and sociodemographic data forms for collecting information from participants. Results: We enrolled 174 participants; 80 patients with breast cancer, and 94 healthy controls. Self-compassion showed a higher prediction for post-traumatic growth in the group of patients with breast cancer (P &lt; 0.001), whereas it showed a higher prediction for body image in the group of healthy individuals (P &lt; 0.001). In patients with breast cancer, changes in relationships with others (P, 0.032) were higher, while body perception (P &lt; 0.001) and self-compassion (P, 0.046) were lower than in individuals without a diagnosis of breast cancer. Furthermore, we found that patients with breast cancer who perceived that they had been provided with sufficient disease-related information showed higher scores on the self-compassion scale (P, 0.013). Conclusions: Self-compassion is an internal resource that can aid women in adjusting to the physical and psychological changes resulting from cancer or any kind of traumatic experience. Furthermore, self-compassion can be a solution for body dissatisfaction.

The relationship between body image and anthropometric measurements among adolescent girls during menstrual and non-menstrualtime periods: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: In recent studies, it has been suggested that anxiety about body image increases during menstruation in adolescents and may affect nutritional status. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between adolescents' body images, body perceptions and anthropometric measurements during menstrual and non-menstrual time periods. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in a private high school between September-November 2021. Participants were adolescent girls aged 14-18. The questionnaire included information about menstruation, anthropometric measurements, and the Body Cathexis Scale (BCS) and Stunkard Figure Rating Scale. Results: The mean age (total=291) was 15.9(1.13) years, body mass index (BMI) was 21.13(3.33) kg/m2, waist circumference was 70.48(8.87) cm and the BCS was 97.39(24.59). The majority of students have normal BMI. However, according to waist circumference 28.5% of the them were obese (≥ 90th percentile). Difference between actual BMIs and body image in the menstrual period was significant (p&lt;0.001), the agreement with each other was slight (K=0.172). There was a significant difference (p&lt;0.001) between actual BMIs and body image in the non-menstrual period and the agreement with each other was moderate (K=0.474). During non-menstrual periods, 79.7% of students with normal BMI perceived their body images as normal, and 70.5% of overweight students perceived as overweight. Conclusions: Since the menstruation is a period in which body image is perceived differently than it is, special consideration of adolescent girls in terms for eating disorders should be encouraged.

Doğum Sonu Dönemde Vücut Algısı, Genital Benlik İmajı ve Benlik Saygısı

Introduction: The study was conducted to determine the relationship between body image, genital self-image and self-esteem in the postpartum period. Materials and Method: The study was carried out with 145 women in the postpartum period. The data of the study were collected using the Personal Information Form, Body Cathexis Scale (BCS), Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Results: It was determined that the mean BCS total score of the women was 143.56±26.82, the total mean score of the FGSIS was 17.23±4.97, and the total mean of the RSES score was 20.23±4.52. It has been determined that as the genital self-image and body perception level of women increase in the postpartum period, their self-esteem also increases. Conclusion: Health professionals should inform women about body changes that may occur in the postpartum period, warn them not to be deceived by media images, and emphasize the importance of realistic postpartum expectations.

Depression, anxiety, body image scores, and sexual dysfunction in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome according to phenotypes

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been linked to both mental and metabolic disturbances. The purpose of this research was to investigate psychological features such as anxiety and depression, body image, sexual dysfunction, and associated factors among the PCOS phenotypes and to compare these with healthy controls. Methods: The study involved 167 reproductive-age women with PCOS and 73 healthy controls. Standardized scales assessing depression (the Beck Depression Inventory [BDI]), depression and anxiety (the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale [HADS] and the General Health Questionnaire [GHQ]), and body image scale (the Body Cathexis Scale [BCS]) were administered to all participants. Hirsutism scores, serum androgen levels, and metabolic parameters were recorded. Results: Significantly higher BDI, HADS depression, and GHQ scores, and a more negative body image in terms of BCS scores were observed in the women with PCOS than in the healthy controls. BDI scores were significantly higher in phenotypes A, B, and D compared with the healthy controls. No significant difference was observed in BDI and HADS depression scores among the phenotypes. Significant differences were observed only between phenotype A and the control group in terms of HADS depression and GHQ scores. BCS scores were significantly higher in phenotypes A, B, and C than in the healthy controls. No significant difference was determined in Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores between the PCOS phenotypes and the healthy controls. When all participants were divided into three groups based on body mass index (BMI), a statistically significant difference was observed only between the phenotype A lean group (BMI: 18.5–24.9 kg/m2) and the control group in terms of BDI, HADS depression, and BCS scores. Conclusions: BDI, HADS depression scores, and GHQ scores were all higher in patients with PCOS compared with the healthy controls. These features were more pronounced in phenotypes A and B, including hyperandrogenism and oligo-anovulation. Physicians should be aware of the high risk of these disorders in women with PCOS.

Effects of Surgical and Natural Menopause on Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Dyadic Adjustment: A Descriptive and Comparative Study.

This study aimed to assess body image, self-esteem, and dyadic adjustment in surgically menopausal, naturally menopausal, and perimenopausal women. This descriptive and comparative study was conducted in the clinics and polyclinic of a university hospital with a total of 274 women: 91 in the surgical menopause, 91 in the natural menopause, and 92 in the perimenopause groups. An Individual Introduction Form, the Body Cathexis Scale (BCS), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) were used for data collection. The women in the surgical menopause group had significantly higher mean scores for RSES and BCS and lower mean scores for DAS than the women in the natural menopause and perimenopause groups, with the higher BCS and RSES scores indicating lower self-esteem and body satisfaction. A weak negative correlation was found among dyadic adjustment, self-esteem, and body image of women in the surgical menopause group. Results showed that body image, self-esteem, and dyadic adjustment in menopausal women were impaired. This impairment was greater in the surgical menopause group than in the natural menopause group. Additionally, the presence of comorbid chronic diseases, less education, and being overweight negatively affected dyadic adjustment in women. Clinicians' awareness of the importance of the psychological aspects of menopause and the difference in the effects of menopause transition on mental well-being (body image, self-esteem, and marital harmony) according to the occurrence of menopause will enable them to help patients cope more easily with this process.

THE EFFECT OF BEAUTY SERVICES ON WOMEN'S STRESS AND BODY IMAGE

Objective: This study was carried out to determine the perceived stress and body image of women who received service from hairdressing salons with their opinions about benefiting from beauty services.&#x0D; Method: The sample of this descriptive study consisted of 333 female participants who had service from 10 hairdressing salons operating on a street which is considered as the centre of the city between 15.04.2017-15.05.2017. The data of the study was collected by using “Personal Information Form”, “Perceived Stress Scale” and “Body Cathexis Scale (BCS)”.&#x0D; Results: In this study, it was determined that stress perception of women who benefit from beauty services on a regular basis is low and their body image is positive; the body image of women going to the hairdresser to feel good is positive; body image of women whose aim is to feel good and who partially regret the procedure is negative; stress perception of women who feel relieved when they go to the hairdresser is low; the relationship between the appearance of women and their psychological status influences the body image and there was a positive correlation between the scores of perceived stress and the body image.&#x0D; Conclusion: As it is known, many mental health problems are related to stress and psychological well-being is a situation involving the body image. This positive effect of beauty services is thought to be effective for women’s mental health care services.

The Effects of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Body Satisfaction, Self-Esteem, Quality of Life, and Psychopathology in People with Female-to-Male Gender Dysphoria.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is one of the most important therapeutic interventions sought by people with gender dysphoria (GD). In the present study, we aimed to examine the effects of GAHT on body satisfaction, self-esteem, quality of life, and psychopathology in people with female-to-male (FtM) GD. Thirty-seven FtM GD participants who did not receive any gender-affirming therapy, 35 FtM GD participants who received GAHT for over 6 months, and 38 cisgender women were included in the study. The Body Cathexis Scale (BCS), Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (RSES), World Health Organization's Quality of Life Questionnaire Brief Form (WHOQOL-BREF), and Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) were completed by all participants. The BCS scores of the untreated group were significantly lower than both the GAHT group and the female controls (p<0.001); while the WHOQOL-BREF-psychological health scores of the untreated group were significantly lower than those of the female controls (p=0.003). The psychoticism subscale scores on the SCL-90-R of the untreated group were higher than those of the GAHT group (p=0.04) as well as the female controls (p=0.003). With regard to the RSES, there were no significant differences between the groups. Our findings suggest that people with FtM GD who receive GAHT are more satisfied with their bodies and have less psychopathological problems compared to those who do not receive GAHT, but their quality of life and self-esteem do not change as a result of GAHT.

Body dissatisfaction of women during postpartum period and copin strategies

ABSTRACT This descriptive, cross-sectional study examined body dissatisfaction and coping strategies of postpartum women. Women (n = 256) registered at a family health center in Turkey responded to a Participant Information Form and the Body Cathexis Scale between September 1 and December 31, 2020. The data were evaluated using the analyses of percentage, number, mean, standard deviation, Kruskal Wallis test, Mann Whitney U, Pearson correlation analysis, and Bonferroni tests. Women’s dissatisfaction related to body image perception were associated with loss of physical strength, weight gain, hair loss, insomnia, change of breast shape, waist/back pain, facial spots, shape change in genitals, decrease in sexual activity and sexual desire, cellulite in the legs, and constipation. Regarding coping strategies, 8.4% women rested during the day to cope with the decrease in physical strength/fatigue they experienced, 44.5% followed a diet to cope with weight gain, 14% used shampoos and creams to cope with hair loss, 25.2% rested during the day to cope with insomnia, 36.8% wore a compression bra for their breasts, 12.4% exercised for waist/back pain. Findings indicate that postpartum women’s average Body Cathexis Scale total score was low and that they experienced several issues regarding body image perception during this period.

Favorable Personality Traits in Women Who Have Undergone Cosmetic Breast Augmentation Surgery.

Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most common cosmetic procedures among women. In the present study, we compared personality traits, self-esteem, and body perception between women who had undergone breast augmentation surgery and a control group of women who had not. We hypothesized that the personality traits of women who had vs those who had not undergone breast augmentation surgery would differ. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, patients who had undergone breast augmentation surgery and age- and education-matched, healthy women were included in the present study. The breast augmentation group and control group were compared in terms of personality traits under the Basic Personality Traits Inventory. Additionally, self-esteem, which was assessed with the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and body perception, which was evaluated using the Body Cathexis Scale, were measured and compared between the two groups. When the patients (n = 80) and the control group (n = 100) were compared, the Body Cathexis Scale, extroversion, and openness scores were statistically significant and were found to be higher in the breast augmentation group (p<0.05). In regression analysis, it was found that age, openness, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale score had statistically significant effects on extroversion. We argue that there may be a presupposition, based on stigma, that women who undergo breast augmentation surgery are more neurotic than those who do not. Consequently, this may influence the outcomes of studies evaluating the personalities of these women. Our results indicate that women who had undergone breast augmentation had more positive personality traits than women in an un-operated control group.

Effects of the Better Model Based Counseling on Sexuality of Women with Breast Cancer

Purpose Breast cancer and side effects of its treatment cause many problems such as body image, impaired quality of life, and sexual dysfunction. The aim of this experimental study is to determine the effect of BETTER Model-based counseling programme on sexual problems of female patients with breast cancer. Methods This study was conducted with experimental and control group design. The data of the study were obtained between April 2016 and March 2018. The sample group consisted of 60 women who agreed to participate in the study. Information Form, “EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire-BR23”, “Female Sexual Function Index”, and “Body Cathexis Scale” were used in order to collect the data. The “Better Model”-based counseling programme was applied in four sessions a week in the experimental group. The scales were applied again one month after the last session. The women in the control group were subjected to routine hospital control after the scales were applied. The scales were applied again in this group one month later. Results After the “Better Model”-based counseling programme was applied,the women in the experimental group had higher scores from lubrication, orgasm, and pain subscales, and overall female sexual function index. Besides, the women in the experimental group had higher scores from body image subscale of functional scale of the quality of life questionnaire. Conclusions In the study, it was detected that the “Better Model”-based counseling was effective in raising and enhancing sexual health awareness and decreasing the existing sexual issues in women with breast cancer.

The effect of Internet addiction on eating attitude and body image in university students.

The research was carried out to determine the effect of internet addiction on eating attitude and body perception. This study is descriptive, conducted with undergraduate students (n = 400) in a university in eastern Turkey. The data were collected by using Descriptive Questionnaire, Young Internet Addiction Test-Short-Form (YIAT-SF), Eating Attitude Test 26 (EAT-26), and Body Cathexis Scale (BCS). In addition, students' height and weight measurements were collected. It was determined that there was positively at a very weak level a significant correlation between YIAT-SF total score and EAT-26 total score. There was a negative, weak significant correlation between the total score of YIAT-SF and the BCS total score (p < 0.05). In students, internet addiction is related to eating behavior disorder and reduces satisfaction with body image. For this reason, education programs should be organized by health professionals to prevent internet addiction and psychological and physiological problems related to excessive internet use.

Comparison of the psychosocial impact of acne in adolescents and adults; body satisfaction, self-esteem, and quality of life.

Dermatological diseases, including acne vulgaris, have significant psychosocial effects on patients. To compare body satisfaction, self-esteem, and quality of life (QoL) in adolescents and adults with acne. A total of 192 acne patients (132 female, 60 male; aged 19.42±3.50years) were included in the study. Global Acne Grading System, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), Turkish Acne Quality of Life Index (TAQoLI), and Body Cathexis Scale (BCS) were used. The patients were divided into two groups: under 20years old (adolescents) and 20years and above (adults). The mean RSES score was found as 19.49±5.11, the mean BCS score was 143.95±20.92 and the mean TAQoLI score was 23.44±10.02. There was no difference between adolescents and adults in terms of the mean value of the RSES score, TAQoLI score, and BCS score (p>0.05). But, the proportion of those whose RSES score is below 15 is higher in patients under 20years of age (28%) than patients aged 20 and over (14%) (p<0.05). Linear regression analysis revealed that the most important determinant of body satisfaction was self-esteem (β=0.287, p<0.05), the most important determinants of self-esteem were body satisfaction (β=0.208, p<0.05), QoL (β=-0.398, p<0.001), and education level (β=0.245, p=0.007) and, one of the most important determinant of QoL was self-esteem (β=-0.403, p<0.001). This study demonstrates that acne vulgaris negatively affects an individual's body satisfaction, self-esteem, and QoL. The psychosocial burden of acne is as significant for adults as for adolescents. Body satisfaction, self-esteem, and QoL are in interaction with each other.

VÜCUT FARKINDALIĞI ANKETİ’NİN TÜRKÇE UYARLAMASI: GEÇERLİK VE GÜVENİRLİK ÇALIŞMASI

Purpose: The Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ) was described as a tool with psychometric properties that thoroughly assessed the concept of body awareness. There is no Turkish version of the scale with validity and reliability. The study aimed to demonstrate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the BAQ.Methods: The study sample consisted of 180 university students (age=21.87±2.36 years, 99 M, 81 F). The BAQ, Self-Consciousness Scale (SCS), and Body Cathexis Scale (BCS) were applied to the participants.Results: Result of the correlation analysis between the BAQ and the total scores obtained from the SCS and BCS, and the correlation coefficients were determined as 0.802 (p=0.007) and-0.753 (p=0.009), respectively. As a result of the explanatory factor analysis, a measurement tool consisting of 18 items and four sub-groups explaining 66% of the variance was obtained. The test-retest reliability coefficient was 0.830 at 3-day intervals. Cronbach's alpha was calculated as 0.917 to determine internal consistency.Conclusion: Findings in the study show that the Turkish version of BAQ is valid and reliable.

Predictive Effect of Adolescents' Body Cathexis on General Self-efficacy and The Use of Instagram

This research aims to investigate whether adolescents' body-cathexis predicted general self-efficacy by using Instagram. The study employs correlational research model and was conducted with a total of 790 students, including 503 women and 207 men. Body-Cathexis Scale and General Self-efficacy Scale were used to collect data. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and item analysis (item total correlation and Cronbach Alpha) were conducted for the reliability and validity of the scales. Data were analysed utilizing Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and hierarchical regression analysis. The findings show that initiating and resilience sub-scales of the general self-efficacy scores are at a good level. Persuasion subscale is at medium level and the participants have positive body-cathexis. The relationship between adolescents' body-cathexis and general self-efficacy was positive and body-cathexis and the use of Instagram together explained 12% of the change in general self-efficacy. Accordingly, while body-cathexis has a positive and significant effect on general self-efficacy, the use of Instagram has no significant effect on general self-efficacy alone. According to the hierarchical regression analysis, the use of Instagram has no moderator role in the relationship between body-cathexis and general self-efficacy. As a result, it is important for adolescents to develop the body-cathexis and general for personality, self-confidence as well as to cope with negative emotions.