Objectified Body Consciousness, Self Esteem and Psychological Well Being in women

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, self- esteem, 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.