Self-Objectification, Objectified Body Consciousness and Eating Attitudes in Adults

Abstract

The objective of the current research was to discover self-objectification, objectified body consciousness and eating attitudes in adults. Hypotheses were: (1) There is likely to be a relationship in self objectification, objectified body consciousness and eating attitudes (2) Self objectification is likely to predict objectified body consciousness and eating attitudes. Total 161 participants ranging between 18-30 years of age were selected through non probability purposive sampling from different gyms in Lahore. Pearson Product Moment Correlation showed that self-objectification is positively related to eating attitudes, body surveillance and body shame whereas negatively correlated with appearance control beliefs. Multiple regression showed self-objectification as strongest predictor of appearance control beliefs and body surveillance. The study concludes that self-objectification is connected to faulty beliefs about self and disturbed eating attitudes which imply that realistic body goals need to be promoted in our society.