The Effect of Media on Anxiety, Depression and Self-Esteem in Persons with Different Body Mass Indices (BMI)

Authors

Angel Saavedra Cisneros, Brigham Young University
Dr. Matthew Spackman, Brigham Young University

Keywords

media, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body mass indices, BMI

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Psychology

Abstract

Body image is only one of different aspects that make up what is known as “self-image.” That is, the way we view ourselves as a whole by ourselves and in reference to others. Having a healthy self-image is important to overall wellbeing in many individuals. Having a healthy body-image is a very important part of self-image healthiness; the comparisons we subject our body-image to are also important to our self image.

Recommended Citation

Cisneros, Angel Saavedra and Spackman, Dr. Matthew (2013) "The Effect of Media on Anxiety, Depression and Self-Esteem in Persons with Different Body Mass Indices (BMI)," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 476.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/476