Body image satisfaction and self-esteem in Albanian adolescents, by, Doct. Odeta CACAJ, Ambra TOSKA

By, Doct. Odeta CACAJ, Ambra TOSKA

Abstract

Body image satisfaction and self-esteem are important components of an individual’s well-being. The aim of our research is to study the relationship between body image satisfaction and self-esteem in adolescents, an age group that is particularly sensitive to physical changes. In this study, a quantitative approach was used to analyze the relationship between body image satisfaction and self-esteem. A total of 111 Albanian teenagers (35 boys and 76 girls) were selected, who completed a questionnaire on body image satisfaction, self-esteem, and anthropometric data, such as height and BMI. Statistical analysis was used to assess the relationship between these variables,
including the use of correlation to determine the relationships between them. Among the 111 teenagers surveyed, our study revealed a positive relationship between body image satisfaction and self-esteem — as body image satisfaction increased, so did self-esteem. Out of the 35 boys and 76 girls questioned, boys showed higher self-esteem, with an average of 32.09%, compared to girls. A positive correlation between height and self-esteem was found (p ≤ .05); adolescents with greater height reported higher self-esteem. Regarding BMI, the study found a negative relationship between body image satisfaction and BMI, with higher BMI decreasing body image satisfaction. This study suggests further research, including an analysis of factors that may influence the relationship between body image satisfaction and self-esteem in Albanian adolescents.
Keywords: body image satisfaction, self-esteem, adolescence, BMI.