BODY SHAMING AND DATING CHOICES AMONG UNDERGRADUATE IN ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to assess the relationship among body shaming, self-concept and stress in university students. It was hypothesized that there is likely to be a significant correlation among body shaming, self-concept and stress in university students. The correlational research design was used in this research.The sample of university students (N=200) including both men and woman was recruited from different government and private universities. Assessment measures includes demographic informationsheet, Body Image Guilt and Shame Scale (Thompson, Dinnel & Dill, 2003), Self-Concept Questionnaire (SCQ) (Robson,1989), Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995). Data was analyzed by using SPSS V.21. Data was analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation, Linear Regression and Independent sample t-test. The Analysis indicated that body shamingis significantly positively correlated with stress and self-concept has negative relationship with stress. Independent samplet-test indicated that there is no gender difference in body shaming self-concept and stress among university students. Regression analysis revealed that body shaming predict stress in university students.The findings carry significant implications in the field of psychology. It also helps us to raise awareness among youth to reduce their stress and to improve their body shaming and self-concept. This study can further help us to conduct more researches for the sake of management purpose. Article History Received on 22 Jan2025Accepted on 22Feb2026Published on 05Mar2026Copyright @AuthorCorresponding Author: *Aiza Shakeel AhmedDepartment of Clinical Psychology, The Superior University Lahoresu94-mscpw-s24-011@superior.edu.pk