Body Shaming Among Male Adolescents in Lhokseumawe
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Body Shaming, Adolescents, Bullying, Self-AcceptanceAbstract
Body shaming is a form of bullying characterized by demeaning or criticizing an individual’s physical appearance through teasing, negative comments, or derogatory remarks. Experiences of body shaming may influence adolescents’ responses toward themselves and others, including the development of similar behaviors as a form of self-defense. On the other hand, such experiences may encourage the development of positive attitudes toward one’s body, known as body positive. However, some adolescents may continue to experience embarrassment and low self-confidence regarding their physical appearance, leading them to make various changes, such as dieting and exercising, to achieve an idealized body shape. This study aimed to describe body shaming behavior among adolescents. A quantitative method with a cross-sectional design was employed. The study population consisted of 139 respondents, and 126 respondents were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using univariate analysis with SPSS. The results showed that body shaming behavior among adolescents was generally categorized as low, with 98.4% of respondents in the low category and 1.6% in the high category. Schools are expected to provide education on body shaming and self-acceptance, particularly regarding teasing related to body shape and body hair, which was still reported among the respondents.
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