Perception Of Female Students About Their Body Image

• Published in: Pakistan journal of gender studies 2013-06, Vol.7 (1), p.43-51
• Main Authors: Nasreen, Shagufta, Ali, Aliyah, Hashmi, Syed Faisal
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 2072-0394; 2663-8886
• DOI: 10.46568/pjgs.v7i1.272

The present study was conducted to know the experience of girls to their body image and outlook. The objective was to explore the perception of girls about their body image, level of satisfaction with it, methods that are used to achieve certain body images and the psychological affects and pressure put forth due to prescribed body images. A sample of 60 female students was taken from different departments of University of Karachi. A combination of closed and open ended questionnaire was filled by these female students. Results showed that most of them were experiencing trouble with their body image. They were concerned mostly about their body image and some of them were using different methods of weight loss. Majority agreed that media plays an important role in projecting and promoting to have lower weight and focusing body size. Due to this they feel a pressure that if they could not meet those standards they will be rejected. The study concludes that girls are conscious towards their body image because of their experiences. Therefore they give importance to slim and smart body size and they assume that body image is more important for both boys and girls.