How do I look?: The moderating role of self-esteem in the relationship between physical appearance comparison and body dissatisfaction
Added Title
Appearance comparison, body dissatisfaction, and self-esteem
Date of Publication
2018
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
Subject Categories
Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Defense Panel Member
Maria Caridad H. Tarroja
Abstract/Summary
This quantitative study determined if there is a direct relationship between the physical appearance comparison and body dissatisfaction with self-esteem as a moderating variable and if self-esteem is a significant moderator. It was hypothesized that the more a person compares themselves to other individuals, the higher their body dissatisfaction and self-esteem is a significant moderator. Female undergraduate students aged 18-25 were chosen participants mainly because several empirical studies state that they are more likely to compare themselves to others. There are three main vairables in the current study, namely: self-esteem, physical appearance comparison and body dissatisfaction. However, the present study added self esteem as a moderating variable. In obtaining quantitative data, the researchers utilized three different self-rating scales. Results substantiate the previous physical appearance comparison and body dissatisfaction. However, the second hypothesis was not supported since it was found out that self-esteem is not a significant moderator of the relationship of those two variables. Major implication of this study includes giving awareness on how to deal with other people especially those who are experiencing body dissatisfaction. It is important to take note that people who suffer from body dissatisfaction could also be experiencing other issues like low self-esteem, excessive comparison, low self-enhancement, and a lot more. Furthermore, mental health professionals may use this research in order to deepen their understanding on the said psychological constructs.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU21265
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
vii, 61 leaves ; 29 cm.
Keywords
Self-esteem; Mental health
Recommended Citation
Capistrano, C., Lim, S. O., Opina, H. S., & Sta. Ana, K. S. (2018). How do I look?: The moderating role of self-esteem in the relationship between physical appearance comparison and body dissatisfaction. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/8777