Body Objectification, Self Esteem and Life Satisfaction among Young Adults

Abstract

The study aimed to find the relationship between body objectification, self-esteem, and life satisfaction among adults. Body objectification has risen consideration in the past few decades as we continue to change our society through cultural norms, technological development and media. The sample of 274 young adults, of same number of males and females (137 each) from different universities of Faisalabad. In this study a cross-sectional research and purposive sampling technique was used. The Rosenberg self-esteem scale, objectified body consciousness scale and satisfaction with life were used for data collection. Results indicates that body objectification strongly affects both self-esteem and life satisfaction of young adults. Body objectification levels at high intensity correlated with reduced self-esteem and lowered life satisfaction which demonstrates the negative consequences of harmful body-related perspectives on total wellness. This research demonstrates the necessity to address body image problems while developing self-esteem to boost satisfaction in life among adults.