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Impact of Body Shape Dissatisfaction on Life Choices among Emerging Adulthood

Author(s) Ms. Saranya.K Kumar, Manoj.R, Mahalakshmi.K
Country India
Abstract This study looks at how unhappy peoples with their body shape and how it affects big life choices for young adults aged 20 to 40. Many studies focus on teenagers. This is a key time for people to settle into their careers and relationships so its a good time to see how people see themselves and how it impacts their lives. The study includes 300 people. Finds out how not being happy with their body shape compared to what they think is ideal affects their social, work and romantic life. Data analysis uses tools like the Body Shape Questionnaire and the Life Orientation Test-Revised. Finds that people who are more unhappy with their body shape tend to avoid challenges and "self-silencing" in high-pressure situations. The results show that not being happy with ones body can affect how optimistic people are and how they make decisions often leading them to pass up leadership chances delay social events or settle for not-so-great relationships. The findings stress how much societal beauty standards affect adults independence suggesting that psychological help should go beyond eating disorders to address how body dissatisfaction can stall peoples lives. The study’s results highlight the need to address body dissatisfaction in adults as it can have far-reaching effects on their lives including their relationships, careers and overall well-being. Young adults with body shape dissatisfaction are more likely to experience self-doubt and make choices that limit their potential. Body shape dissatisfaction can have a lasting impact, on a persons life. Its essential to provide support and resources to help them overcome these issues.
Keywords Body image, Self-esteem, Life choices, Early adulthood, Body shape dissatisfaction, Mental health, Decision-making, Well-being-A Correlational Study
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.72459
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