20대의 신체 불만족과 체중조절 관심도 및 심리적 안녕감 간의 상관관계

Abstract

To understand the psychology underlying body image issues and to provide foundational data on the role of society in fostering a more positive body image, ourstudy aimed to examine the relationships between body dissatisfaction, interest in weight control, and psychological well-being in adults in their twenties. We collecteda total of 496 valid responses through a self-administered survey questionnaire. We analyzed the data using the SPSS v. 25.0 statistical package. The analysis results showed that there were 242 males and 254 females, and the most common BMI category was normal weight (46.8%).The main motivations for dieting were health reasons (30.2%) and dissatisfaction with appearance(28.6%). Descriptive statistics showed that the sub-dimensions ofbody dissatisfaction ranked in the following order: dissatisfaction with the midsection, overall dissatisfaction, lower-body dissatisfaction, and chest- related dissatisfaction. For psychological well-being, the sub-dimensions ranked in the following order: sociability, self-esteem, social participation, happiness, emotional balance, and control over self and events. Correlation analysis revealed that body dissatisfaction had a significant negative effect(p<0.01),whileinterest in weight control was found to have a significant positive effecton overall psychological well-being(p<0.001).Summarizing the results, the following recommendations are made: Psychological and emotional support programs are neededto foster a positive body image. Furthermore, social and self-expression training programs should be implemented to reduce anxiety about body and appearance and boost self-confidence in interpersonal relationships. Furthermore, rather than focusing on extreme weight loss, weight management programs that combine a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and a positive self-perception should be developed and disseminated.