Identification of relationship of self image with anxiety and depression among college girls of Lahore, Pakistan

ABSTRACT

This study aims to identify the relationship of self image with anxiety and depression among college girls of Lahore, Pakistan. A Correlation Research Design. Lahore City, during September 2008 to March 2009. Through purposive sampling, 875 college girls were participated in this study. Offer's Self Image Questionnaire [OSIQ] was used to assess the level of self image and Symptom Check List Revised to assess both anxiety and depression. All the data was collected in groups and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was computed to analyze the results. Results showed that out of a total of eleven subscales of OSIQ there was a strong positive correlation of both anxiety and depression on five subscales Morals [S5]; Family Relationships [S7] Mastery of External World [S8]; Emotional Health [S10]; Superior Adjustment [Sll]. However, there was a negative relationship of both anxiety and depression with three subscales Impulse Control [SI]; Emotional Tone [S2]; Body Image [S3], while Social Relationships [S4] found to be negatively related only with anxiety. Moreover, there was no significant relationship of Vocational/ Educational goals [S9] and Idealism [SI 2] with anxiety and depression. In the light of the present findings, preventive educational programs can be designed and introduced in the educational institutions stressing the importance of development of positive self image and focusing upon the development of positive mental health among females