Body-esteem and its relationship to self-esteem, perceived scholastic competence and social acceptance among adolescents
Authors
Voloczi, Rachel
Issue Date
2009
Degree
BA in Psychology
Publisher
Dublin Business School
Rights holder
Rights
Items in Esource are protected by copyright. Previously published items are made available in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/copyright holder.
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the nature of body-esteem, in relation to self-esteem, perceived scholastic competence and social acceptance. This is a between-subjects design correlational survey study, which is quantitative in nature. A total of 86 participants comprised this study, which consisted of 42 females and 44 males attending single-sexed secondary schools. The participants completed Body-esteem Scale for Children, Rosenberg's Self-esteem Scale and Harter's Self-Perception Profile for Adolescents. The results showed no significant difference between males and females in relation to body-esteem. A significant correlation was found between body-esteem and self-esteem across both genders. Results also showed a significant correlation between body-esteem and perceived scholastic competence among females and perceived social acceptance among males.