Abstract:
The present study is aimed at assessing the association between the selfitis behavior,
perfectionistic self-presentation and mental well-being in female university students.
Correlational research design was used to determine the relationship between variables. A
sample that comprised of 295 participants was selected through convenient sampling
technique ranging in age from 18-29 year (M age=20.90, SD=1.58). These participants were
selected from Lahore, Pakistan's government and private educational institute. Self-report
measures include the demographic questionnaire, three measures, selfitis behaviour scale to
assess the selfitis behavior, perfectionistic self-presentation Scale to assess perfectionistic
self-presentation, and Warwick mental well-being scale to assess mental well-being. Pearson
product moment correlation was used for accessing the association between selfitis
behavior, perfectionistic self-presentation, and mental well-being. The study findings
showed that selfitis behavior had a positive association with perfectionistic self-presentation.
But there is no association is found out in mental well-being. How these factors identify
with one another and impact student’s general social, emotional and psychological
development which should be considered by the researcher show great implication of this
study. Furthermore, this research helps to elevate the awareness regarding the association
between selfitis behavior, perfectionistic selfpresentation and mental well-being of Pakistani
youth. There are some limitations as this research was only carried out in the students of
undergraduate programs, it will be very useful to carry out parallel research for students of
post graduate programs or students at schools/colleges to study diversity among students
with respect to selfitis behavior, perfectionistic self-presentation and mental wellbeing.
