Body image as a determinant of self esteem and depression in married females

ABSTRACT

The present study investigates the relationship of body image with self esteem and depression among married females. After detailed literature review certain hypotheses have been formulated, i.e., [1] body image would be positively related to self esteem, [2] body image would be negatively related to depression. The sample of the present research consisted of 42 married females with an age range of 25-35 years and qualification of at least graduation. Body Image was measured with the Body Esteem Scale [Franzoi and Shields, 1984] and Self Esteem was measured using the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale [Rosenberg, 1965], while Depression was measured using Center for Epidemiologic Studies of Depression scale [Radloff, 1977]. Data analysis involved the use of Pearson Product Moment Correlation and the results show that there is a significant positive relationship between body image and self esteem, and insignificant negative relationship between body image and depression