SELF-OBJECTIFICATION AND BODY SHAME: A STUDY ABOUT APPEARANCE ANXIETY AMONG PAKISTANI STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS

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  • Sundas Naqi International Islamic University Islamabad
  • Nazia Iqbal
  • Anum Gull

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51846/the-sky.v6i0.1653

Abstract

Abstract

Objectives. The presented study was aimed to examine self-objectification and body shame in relation to appearance anxiety among college students participating in sports (N=300).

Method. The sample included students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad colleges including both sectors government and private colleges as well as both genders, male (N=150) and female college students (N=150). The self-objectification was assessed through The Surveillance subscale of Objectified Body Consciousness Scale (McKinley & Hyde, 1996), appearance anxiety through Appearance Anxiety Scale brief version (Dion, Dion & Keelan, 1990) and body shame with the help of Body Shame Subscale, of Objectified Body Consciousness Scale (McKinely & Hyde, 1996).

Results. The study found significant positive correlation between self-objectification and body shame, self-objectification and appearance anxiety. The body shame and appearance anxiety were also found to be positively related with each other. The self-objectification was also found to be predictor of body shame and appearance anxiety among the respondents.

Conclusion. The findings indicate that experiencing self-objectification is directly linked with body shame and appearance anxiety. The study would be helpful in examining self-objectification, appearance anxiety and body shame on other samples.

Keywords: Self-objectification, Appearance Anxiety, Body Shame

Author Biographies

Sundas Naqi, International Islamic University Islamabad

International Islamic University Islamabad

Nazia Iqbal

International Islamic University Islamabad

Anum Gull

International Islamic University Islamabad

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Published

14-12-2022

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Naqi, S., Iqbal, N., & Gull, A. (2022). SELF-OBJECTIFICATION AND BODY SHAME: A STUDY ABOUT APPEARANCE ANXIETY AMONG PAKISTANI STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS. THE SKY-International Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (IJPESS), 6, 30–46. https://doi.org/10.51846/the-sky.v6i0.1653

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Vol. 6 (2022): THE SKY-International Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences

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