ROLE OF SOCIAL PEER REJECTION BETWEEN BODY IMAGE AND MENTAL WELLBEING AMONG ADOLESCENTS
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Social peer rejection, body image dissatisfaction, mental wellbeing
Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to examine the role of social peer rejection between body image and mental wellbeing. Sample consisted of adolescents from Sargodha Divisions in Punjab, Pakistan (N = 250). A cross-sectional research design and purposive sampling technique was used to collect data. The adolescent body image scale by Leone e al. (2014), Social peer rejection scale by Lev-Wiesl et al. (2006) and the Warwick-Edinburgh mental well-being scale by Warwick-Edinburgh (2006) were used. The finding indicated that all variables were correlated in the expected directions and all social peer rejection moderates the relation of body image dissatisfaction and mental wellbeing. This investigation focused exclusively on adolescents. Creating spaces that value autonomy, respect, and diversity, we can leverage peer influence to drive beneficial outcomes. Ultimately, this empowers individuals to make informed decisions which reflect their values and goals. Future studies should incorporate a sample with more diverse characteristics and also need to develop intervention programs that will help adolescents to feel confident on their body image to avoid the feeling of rejection and improve mental wellbeing.
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Irum Javaid
Mphil, Department of Psychology, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab Pakistan
Rukhsar Fatima
Mphil, Department of Psychology, University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab
Rida Fatima
Phd Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab Pakistan
Ayesha bibi
Mphil, Department of Psychology, University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab Pakistan
Hafiz Muhammad Zeeshan Iqbal
Lecture, Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Bhakkar Campus, Punjab Pakistan
Samia Noureen
Phd Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab Pakistan
Saleha Iffat
Mphil, Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab Pakistan