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Self Compassion as a predictor of Social comparison, Body image and Social appearance anxiety.

Author(s) Mr. Ritik Singh, Dr. Amit .
Country India
Abstract The present study aimed to examine the role of self-compassion as a predictor of social comparison, body image, and social appearance anxiety among young adults aged 18–25 years. Guided by Neff’s (2003) framework of self-compassion and Festinger’s (1954) social comparison theory, the study sought to understand how self-compassion influences appearance-related psychological outcomes. A sample of 100 participants from Delhi NCR was selected using purposive sampling. Standardized measures, including the Self-Compassion Scale (Neff, 2010), Social Comparison Scale (Allan & Gilbert, 1995), Body Image Scale (Cash, 2000), and Social Appearance Anxiety Scale (Hart et al., 2008), were administered. Pearson’s correlation analysis revealed that self-compassion was positively correlated with body image (r = .58, p < .001) and negatively correlated with social appearance anxiety (r = –.55, p < .001). However, self-compassion also showed a positive relationship with social comparison (r = .68, p < .001), contrary to the hypothesized direction. The findings suggest that self-compassion contributes to positive body image and reduced appearance-related anxiety, though its association with social comparison may be contextually influenced. The study underscores the potential of self-compassion as a protective factor for emotional well-being and body satisfaction among young adults exposed to appearance pressures.
Keywords Self compassion, Young adults, Purposive sampling, Body image
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-31
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.65214
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