Abstract:
The purpose of this quantitative study was to evaluate the relationship objectified body
consciousness, self-esteem and psychological well-being in women. A convenient sampling
methods used to collect data for this quantitative study from 400 participants age ranging
between 18 to 30 years (M=20.02, SD= 1.79). Demographic Questionnaire, objectified body
consciousness, Revised Attitudes towards self-esteem was used. The correlation analysis
demonstrated that objectified body consciousness and self-esteem positively and significantly
correlated with psychological well-being. It was hypothesized that objectified body
consciousness initiative is likely to correlation self-esteem and psychological well-being in
women. The results did not prove an association between objectified body consciousness, selfesteem, and psychological well-being. The finding of the study revealed that there is a significant
positive relationship between objectified body consciousness (OBC), self-esteem, and
psychological well-being in women. All paths are showed to be significant. These findings have
important implications for clinical practice, education, research, policy-making and public health
policy. This study will contribute on prevention measures as emerging adults have to go later in
their marital, social, and professional life.
