J Korean Acad Adult Nurs.  2003 Jun;15(2):278-286.

A Study on Body Image, Self-esteem and Self-efficacy of Female Students in College

• Oh HK

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was designed to analyze the correlation on body image, self-esteem and self-efficacy of Female Students in College. METHOD: The research population included convenience sample of 696 subjects composed of Female Students in College. Data collection was done from July, 2002 to October, 2002 using a written inquiry. The data were analyzed by using t-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient. RESULT: The results of this study were as follows: 1. The relationship among body image, self-esteem and self-efficacy were found to have statistically significant positive correlations. 2. The difference of body image, self-esteem and self-efficacy according to the characteristics in subjects were found to have statistically significancy of grade, age, personality and degree of adaptation. The difference of body image according to the monthly income of the family was found to be statistically significant.
CONCLUSION
There is a significant correlation between grade, age, personality, and monthly income. Further study needs to be done to validate this study and develop degrees of adaptation to improve body image, self-esteem and self-efficacy.

Keyword

Female Student; Body Image; Self-esteem; Self-efficacy

MeSH Terms

Body Image*
Data Collection
Female*
Humans