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Penerokaan Pengalaman Mangsa Sindir Badan dalam Kalangan Remaja di Selangor.

Authors :
Johnson, Neevia
Saim, Nor Jana
Sarnon@Kusenin, Norulhuda
Mansor, Nurul Husna
Jodi, Khairul Hamimah Mohammad
Source :
e-BANGI Journal; 2023, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p419-433, 15p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Body shaming is an issue that often sees as unimportant by the society. Body shaming is believed effected on mental and psychological wellbeing of an individual. The victims of body shaming has high risks of depression, low in motivation, low self-confidence, isolation and prone to serious mental disorders like eating disorders and risk of suicidal ideation especially among teenagers. This article is aims to explore the experiences of body shaming victims among teenagers in Selangor. The study opted to qualitative approach with semi-structured in-depth interviews. A total of six informants were selecting used purposive and snowballing sampling. The verbatim of the interviews were analysed by using thematic analysis. Two themes emerged to illustrate the experiences of body shaming victims; 1.Various self-acceptance; negative selfacceptance and imperfection is perfect; and 2. Reciprocal relationships; disrespect from significant others and two-sides of relationship in social media. This study proposed to increase the awareness on the impact of body shaming among individuals. The relevant parties also should provide support holistically for helping to increase the well-being of teenagers by providing proper interventions to intervene the issues of body shaming and related issues of body image. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
Malay
ISSN :
19853505
Volume :
20
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
e-BANGI Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
162932867
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.17576/ebangi.2023.2001.35