Relationship between Body Image Dissatisfaction and Eating Patterns among Adolescents

Author(s)	Ms. Dhivya J, Prof. Manoj R, Ms. Saranya R
Country	India
Abstract	Body image dissatisfaction refers to a negative evaluation of one’s own body and can significantly impact eating patterns, particularly among adolescents. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between body image dissatisfaction and various eating patterns, including emotional eating, restrained eating, and external eating. The variables were measured using the Body Esteem Scale for Adolescents and Adults (BESAA) and the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ). The sample consisted of 200 participants, including 108 females and 92 males, aged 10 to 19 years. The main hypothesis tested was: There will be no significant relationship between body image dissatisfaction and eating patterns among adolescents. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the data. The results indicated a significant negative correlation between body image dissatisfaction and external eating, while emotional and restrained eating showed no significant relationships. The null hypothesis was thus partially rejected.
Keywords	Body image dissatisfaction, eating patterns, emotional eating, restrained eating, external eating adolescents.
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On	2025-04-01
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.39964
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9dgqj

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