Keywords

self-efficacy, depression, body image dissatisfaction

Abstract

This literature review focuses on the topic of body image dissatisfaction (BID) and self efficacy/esteem. I aimed to review the association between the two. Multiple databases were included, primarily utilizing terms such as “self-esteem” “Body image dissatisfaction” “depression” and “Self-efficacy”. Results review the various factors of body image dissatisfaction. These factors included aspects of appearance in various regions of the body, but primarily through weight and body shape. I reviewed the association and comparison of depression with body image dissatisfaction. The goal was in identifying the cause effect relationship between the two leading to the next part of the study. The last part of the review is on the association between body image dissatisfaction and self-efficacy. This was measured primarily in performance at universities and through association with depressive symptoms. It is discussed that future research should attempt to measure the effect of BID within the workplace.