Abstract: Feminine self-worth develops and expands under the influence of a wide spectrum of inspiring factors. It has been observed that these norms are interjected on the impressionable young woman’s psyche since it lays itself bare unable to impose regulatory checks on itself. One such phenomenon silently corroding the female psyche is self-objectification wherein ‘opinions of others’ gain so much value that a young woman subconsciously objectifies herself in an attempt to appear acceptable to others. This shift from being inner-oriented to being image oriented consequently would retard the growth motives of these young women.
The present study was designed to assess self-objectification among 60 post-graduate female participants (Age 18-25) years and how it would influence their self-actualization needs. The Personal Orientation Questionnaire (POI) by R.R. Knap and E.L. Shostrom (1976) and Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) by Cooper et al. (1987) were used to assess this effect. Results point towards the significant role played by Self-objectification in context of growth motivation for young women.
Keywords: Self-Objectification, Self-Actualization, Body dissatisfaction, Image-orientation.
Title: Eve Self-Objectification: A Dysfunctional Search for Self-Actualization
Author: Dr.Tarika Sandhu, Ms.Vineetpal Kaur
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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